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Accretion Disk Binary System
Most stars exist in multiple systems, unlike our solitary Sun. In a binary, the more massive star evolves faster, becoming a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. Later, if the companion star expands and is close enough, its outer atmosphere can fall onto the compact object. This diagram illustrates such an accretion disk system, where gas from a blue giant feeds a compact companion.
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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 26 December 2017 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2011 Faint galaxy with popping pink features See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2022 Hubble Spies a Long-Armed Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2012 2012 in MESSENGER Images See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2019 The shadow of the Moon is cast over portions of Malaysia and the Philippines during today's solar eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 1995 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 26, 1995
What space photo was released on December 26, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 1995 was "Accretion Disk Binary System". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 26, 1995?
A waxing crescent moon, about 19% lit.
What day of the week was December 26, 1995?
December 26, 1995 was a Tuesday, day 360 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
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