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The Supernova and Cepheids of Spiral Galaxy UGC 9391
This spiral galaxy, UGC 9391, contains both Cepheid variable stars and a recent Type Ia supernova. Both are crucial for measuring cosmic distances. Cepheids help us gauge nearby distances, while Type Ia supernovae extend our reach much farther. This galaxy allows astronomers to calibrate these different distance scales, helping us understand the universe's expansion rate.
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In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 2016 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 6 JUN 2016.