inspired by:

• the luminous red nova of the monoceros (unicorn) constellation (v838 monocerotis) [1]

• cactus blossoms, especially saguaro [2] and prickly pear [3, 4]

• snakes as mythological bringers of life and light (hail satan )

info:

1: https://www.constellation-guide.com/v838-monocerotis

2: https://www.fireflyforest.com/flowers/339/carnegiea-gigantea-saguaro

3: https://www.opuntiads.com

4: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/palestine-plants-symbolic-meanings

#nova #monoceros #v838mon #outerSpace #cactusFlowers #saguaro #opuntia #pricklyPear #snake #mythology #hailSatan

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APOD: 2022 June 26 - Light Echoes from V838 Mon

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