PULL · 26 DEC 2005

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your sky.

SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This huge puffball was once a star that exploded in 1006. Chinese astronomers recorded the event, which we now know was Supernova 1006. The resulting expanding gas from the supernova is still visible today and spans over 70 light-years. The Chandra Observatory captured this image of SN 1006 in X-ray light.

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SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays
2005-12-26 · ♑
SKYBORN
SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays
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BORN 7558 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2005 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 26 DEC 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 DEC 2005
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning crescent, 21% lit
POSITION
Day 360 of 365