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The Helix Nebula in Infrared

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, is 700 light-years away in Aquarius. This infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows the two light-year diameter shroud of dust and gas around a central white dwarf. It is a planetary nebula, representing the final stages in the evolution of a Sun-like star. The dust makes the cosmic eye look red.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 20 SEP 2016 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 SEP 2016.

THE ALMANAC FOR 20 SEP 2016
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 85% lit
POSITION
Day 264 of 366
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