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The Carina Nebula in Three Colors
The Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372, is a region of gas and dust sculpted by powerful stellar winds. At its heart is Eta Carinae, one of the most luminous stars known, which has violently cast off material. This image captures the nebula in three specific colors: blue from hot oxygen, green from warm hydrogen, and red from cooler hydrogen.
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In tropical astrology, 17 JUL 2001 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JUL 2001.