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The central area of the Crab Nebula
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 1990 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 6 FEB 1990.
Questions about February 6, 1990
What space photo was released on February 6, 1990?
"The central area of the Crab Nebula", from the European Southern Observatory, released on February 6, 1990.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 1990?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 85% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 1990?
February 6, 1990 was a Tuesday, day 37 of the 365 days in 1990.
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