PULL · 9 JUN 2011

This was
your sky.

The Great Carina Nebula

NASA APOD · Robert Gendler

COSMIC MESSAGE

The Great Carina Nebula, NGC 3372, is a star-forming region spanning over 300 light-years, one of the largest in our galaxy. It's about 7,500 light-years away and is visible to the unaided eye. This telescopic portrait shows details of the glowing interstellar gas and cosmic dust clouds.

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2011-06-09 · ♊

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The Great Carina Nebula

NASA APOD · Robert Gendler

BORN 5567 days ago

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 2011 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 9 JUN 2011.

THE ALMANAC FOR 9 JUN 2011

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Thursday

MOON

First quarter, 56% lit

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Day 160 of 365

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This was your sky.

The Great Carina Nebula

This was
your sky.