The sky on
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NGC 4361: Galaxy Shaped Planetary Nebula
NGC 4361 is a planetary nebula, glowing in the red light of hydrogen atoms. Despite its name, planetary nebulae are not planets, but rather the expanding shells of gas ejected by dying stars. This nebula's shape resembles a galaxy, a common illusion in these stellar remnants.
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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 29 December 2006 Enceladus: Trailing Hemisphere See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2014 An ancient globule See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2012 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2019 Stars glitter in the night sky above an atmospheric glow that blankets the city lights as the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2020 The waxing gibbous Moon, the phase before it becomes a Full Moon, is pictured from the International Space Station See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 29, 1995
What space photo was released on December 29, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 1995 was "NGC 4361: Galaxy Shaped Planetary Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 29, 1995?
A first quarter moon, about 49% lit.
What day of the week was December 29, 1995?
December 29, 1995 was a Friday, day 363 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
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