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The Horsehead Nebula in Infrared from Hubble

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The Horsehead Nebula, a dark cloud of dust, is sculpted by stellar winds and radiation within the larger Orion Nebula. This infrared image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Infrared light allows us to see through the dust, revealing details of the nebula's structure.

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The Horsehead Nebula in Infrared from Hubble
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 2016 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JUN 2016.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 JUN 2016
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 10% lit
POSITION
Day 160 of 366
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