PULL · 8 JAN 2017

This was
your sky.

IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula

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COSMIC MESSAGE

IC 4406 is a planetary nebula that appears square, but is likely a hollow cylinder viewed from the side. If seen from the top, it would probably resemble the Ring Nebula. This image is a composite from the Hubble Space Telescope, showing hot gas expelled by a dying star.

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IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula
2017-01-08 · ♑
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IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 8 JAN 2017 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 8 JAN 2017.

THE ALMANAC FOR 8 JAN 2017
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 79% lit
POSITION
Day 8 of 365