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Local Group Galaxy NGC 205
NGC 205 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy in our Local Group, a collection of about 25 galaxies that includes the Milky Way. It is a satellite galaxy of the Andromeda Galaxy, M31. You can sometimes spot NGC 205 in photographs, appearing as a small smudge to the south of M31's core.
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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 8 January 2007 New stars shed light on the past See it as a poster -
Released on 8 January 2008 Dwarf Galaxy Holmberg IX See it as a poster -
Released on 8 January 2014 Galaxy cluster Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 January 2024 When one plus one (eventually) equals one See it as a poster -
Released on 8 January 2007 Overview of the region around N90 (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 JAN 1996 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 8 JAN 1996.
Questions about January 8, 1996
What space photo was released on January 8, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 1996 was "Local Group Galaxy NGC 205". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 8, 1996?
A waning gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was January 8, 1996?
January 8, 1996 was a Monday, day 8 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.