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Star Factory Messier 17

NASA APOD · Subaru Telescope (NAOJ), Hubble Space Telescope; Processing: Robert Gendler & Roberto Colombari
COSMIC MESSAGE

Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula, is a star-forming region in Sagittarius, about 5,500 light-years away. Stellar winds and radiation sculpt the gas and dust clouds, creating intricate shapes. This view spans almost 100 light-years, showing faint details against the backdrop of the Milky Way.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 27 MAY 2014 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 27 MAY 2014.

THE ALMANAC FOR 27 MAY 2014
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
New moon, 3% lit
POSITION
Day 147 of 365
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