PULL · 11 JUN 2003 This was
This was
your sky.
Two Million Galaxies
NASA APOD · S. Maddox (Nottingham U.)
et al., APM Survey, Astrophys. Dept. Oxford U.
COSMIC MESSAGE
This map shows two million galaxies, each a vast island of stars, gas, and dust. The galaxies are organized into immense structures, like groups, clusters, and filaments, all held together by gravity. This image is part of one of the most comprehensive sky surveys ever made.
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© COPYRIGHTED S. Maddox (Nottingham U.)
et al., APM Survey, Astrophys. Dept. Oxford U. · S. Maddox (Nottingham U.)
et al., APM Survey, Astrophys. Dept. Oxford U. · used by permission via NASA APOD · not for redistribution. · View source
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2003-06-11 · ♊
SKYBORN
Two Million Galaxies
NASA APOD · S. Maddox (Nottingham U.)
et al., APM Survey, Astrophys. Dept. Oxford U.
BORN 8487 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI
In tropical astrology, 11 JUN 2003 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 11 JUN 2003.
THE ALMANAC FOR 11 JUN 2003
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waxing gibbous, 88% lit
POSITION
Day 162 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS