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The Rippled Red Ribbons of SNR 0509
The ripples in supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, are a mystery. The red color in the image comes from light emitted by energetic hydrogen. Scientists are still trying to understand what causes these picturesque ripples, considering if they relate to dense portions of ejected or impacted gas. The remnant is the remains of a Type Ia supernova.
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In tropical astrology, 25 JAN 2011 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 JAN 2011.