PULL · 1 JAN 2013 This was
This was
your sky.
A Double Star Cluster
NASA APOD · F. Antonucci, M. Angelini, & F. Tagliani,
ADARA Astrobrallo
COSMIC MESSAGE
These two open star clusters, h Persei and chi Persei, are found close together in the constellation Perseus. They are about 7,000 light-years away. Hipparchus, a Greek astronomer, cataloged them in 130 BC. They are easily visible with binoculars and even with the unaided eye from dark sky areas.
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ADARA Astrobrallo · F. Antonucci, M. Angelini, & F. Tagliani,
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2013-01-01 · ♑
SKYBORN
A Double Star Cluster
NASA APOD · F. Antonucci, M. Angelini, & F. Tagliani,
ADARA Astrobrallo
BORN 4927 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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CAPRICORN
In tropical astrology, 1 JAN 2013 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 JAN 2013.
THE ALMANAC FOR 1 JAN 2013
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 82% lit
POSITION
Day 1 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS