The sky on
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The Eye of an Hourglass Nebula
MyCn 18, the Etched Hourglass Nebula, is a young planetary nebula about 8,000 light-years away. This Hubble Space Telescope image reveals intricate structures in its center. The hot central star, evolving into a white dwarf, ejected these glowing gases. The exact mechanisms shaping its unique geometry are still a puzzle.
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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 9 February 1996 High luminosity quasar J03.13 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2009 Anemic Galaxy NGC 4921 at the Edge See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 1996 First NTT image of comet Hale-Bopp after solar conjunction See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the planetary nebula Henize 2-428 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2004 X Marks the Spot See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 FEB 1996 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 9 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 9, 1996
What space photo was released on February 9, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 1996 was "The Eye of an Hourglass Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 9, 1996?
A waning gibbous moon, about 75% lit.
What day of the week was February 9, 1996?
February 9, 1996 was a Friday, day 40 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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