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NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula
The Rosette Nebula, also known as NGC 2237, is a large, circular emission nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It is a stellar nursery where new stars are forming. The central cluster of hot, young stars, NGC 2244, emits ultraviolet light that ionizes the surrounding gas. This creates the nebula's distinctive flowery appearance.
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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 14 February 2011 Old stars with a youthful glow See it as a poster -
Released on 14 February 2011 A galactic petri dish See it as a poster -
Released on 14 February 2020 The Pale Blue Dot See it as a poster -
Released on 14 February 2018 Wide-field image of NGC 3344 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 February 2018 Multi-filter image of NGC 3344 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 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 14 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 14, 1996
What space photo was released on February 14, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 1996 was "NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 14, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 24% lit.
What day of the week was February 14, 1996?
February 14, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 45 of the 366 days in 1996.
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