Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2017 May 11

The Multiwavelength Crab
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, G. Dubner (IAFE, CONICET-University of Buenos Aires) et al.;
A. Loll et al.; T. Temim et al.; F. Seward et al.; VLA/NRAO/AUI/NSF; Chandra/CXC;
Spitzer/JPL-Caltech; XMM-Newton/ESA; Hubble/STScI

 

Explanation: The Crab Nebula is cataloged as M1, the first object on Charles Messier’s famous list of things which are not comets. In fact, the Crab is now known to be a supernova remnant, expanding debris from massive star’s death explosion, witnessed on planet Earth in 1054 AD. This brave new image offers a 21st century view of the Crab Nebula by presenting image data from across the electromagnetic spectrum as wavelengths of visible light. From space, Chandra (X-ray) XMM-Newton (ultraviolet), Hubble (visible), and Spitzer (infrared), data are in purple, blue, green, and yellow hues. From the ground, Very Large Array radio wavelength data is in shown in red. One of the most exotic objects known to modern astronomers, the Crab Pulsar, a neutron star spinning 30 times a second, is the bright spot near picture center. Like a cosmic dynamo, this collapsed remnant of the stellar core powers the Crab’s emission across the electromagnetic spectrum. Spanning about 12 light-years, the Crab Nebula is 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus.

Moon near Antares and Saturn May 11-13

Bottom line: On the nights of May 11, 12 and 13, 2017, watch for the bright waning gibbous moon to shine near the red star Antares and golden planet Saturn.

 

 

The Words of Confucius

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Your Daily Domino
May 11, 2017

Blank/Six
You now have the opportunity to gain materially. New ventures will come your way. To do well you will have to decide which of these new ventures best suits your ambitions for the future.

Your Daily Tile
May 11, 2017 

Fall
Symbol: The Farmer
The Farmer represents rewards gained through hard work and faith in oneself. He harvests riches from the planting and nurturing of his crops

“Just Strolling Along”

Daily Karmic Number

4

The number 4 appears right now to tell you not to be discouraged by the lack of evidence that your ideas or goals are going to pan out. The determination that you have is helping put everything in order. Things will start looking much more promising very soon. Keep working toward what you want. Doing a little bit every day helps move things forward quicker. But don’t drop everything else to focus only on your particular wish or wishes. If you do, you could lose sight of everything else and have to start over.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Sun

The Sun is our Cosmic Nurturer. Life flourishes under its radiant beams. It provides the illumination to find Truths and lights one’s path so we do not get lost. To stand in the rays of The Sun is to shine. To absorb its energy promotes growth, exceptional physical and mental health, and good fortune. The Sun is empowering, elevating and fills those who bask in it with confidence and sense of self-worth. While The Sun certainly doesn’t promise a life’s path without some bumps in the road, The Sun indicates all will be well.

As a daily card, The Sun indicates a time when you should be at your zenith. At moments like this all should be very clear to you. Solutions to dilemmas that have confounded you will become obvious. The opportunity to take giant steps towards attaining your goals is upon you.

Your Daily Influences for Today

 

Tarot Influence

Death

Death upright represents positive change. New beginnings, ideas and opportunities are in store for you. Embrace them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrological Influence

Aries

The Ram is energetic, courageous, optimistic and obstinate. The Ram is not a quitter! He will get his way!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Influence

Fire

Fire denotes the unleashing of raw energy and change. The status quo may be about to crumble, but will be replaced something better. Fire also provides light to those in the dark and warmth for a cold body and spirit.

 

Your Gems Oracle Reading

 

 

Love: Diamond

Intellect. Inspiration and protection from higher sources. Science, art, music. Sincerity, loyalty.

You have a very wise mind if you’ve drawn the Diamond in the first position, and derive romantic inspiration from a higher source. It’s true that your heart is exposed when it comes to love, but you have all the protection you need. You’re making wise decisions that come from a very sincere place. Know that your innate creativity can spill over into matters of the heart. Find a new way to tell that special someone you care.

Career: Lapis lazuli

Power. Open-minded and willing to express feelings. Brotherhood. Head of a company, good judge, professional.

Your impact is powerful under the influence of Lapis lazuli, and you could find yourself in a position you may never have dreamed possible before. Being open-minded to whatever is coming your way money-wise is the best tactic for success. You have the ear of your boss and other superiors. Trust that they have your best interests at heart, professionally speaking. Forming mutually advantageous alliances gets you where you want to be that much faster.

Wellness: Malachite

Courage. Pursue noble goals for you and the weak. Strong ambitions to start over anew.

If you’ve drawn Malachite in the third position, you’re a courageous person who’s constantly renewing personal goals and aspirations. As you get healthier and feel stronger, you’re likely to share a bit of that bravado with those less fortunate. Whether embarking on a new fitness plan or looking for new challenges with the one you’ve got, ambition carries you toward success. Whatever your mind can conjure can be achieved – but you already know that.