PULL · 31 JAN 2012 This was
This was
your sky.
The Helix Nebula from the VISTA Telescope
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COSMIC MESSAGE
The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, is one of the brightest and closest planetary nebulae. It is a gas cloud created at the end of a Sun-like star's life. The VISTA Telescope captured this image of the star's outer gases, which appear as if we are looking down a helix.
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The Helix Nebula from the VISTA Telescope
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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AQUARIUS
In tropical astrology, 31 JAN 2012 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 31 JAN 2012.
THE ALMANAC FOR 31 JAN 2012
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
First quarter, 53% lit
POSITION
Day 31 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS