The sky on
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Colliding gas in the Helix Nebula
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Released on 15 April 2024 The eponymous NGC 3783 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2013 A unique cluster: one of the hidden 15 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2004 Flung Far from Home See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2019 Comet or cluster? See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2015 Hubble image of the galaxy cluster Abell 3827 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 APR 1996 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 APR 1996.
Questions about April 15, 1996
What space photo was released on April 15, 1996?
"Colliding gas in the Helix Nebula", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on April 15, 1996.
What was the Moon's phase on April 15, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 9% lit.
What day of the week was April 15, 1996?
April 15, 1996 was a Monday, day 106 of the 366 days in 1996.
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