The sky on
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A Giant Globular Cluster in M31
G1, also known as Mayall II, is the brightest globular cluster in our Local Group of galaxies. It orbits M31, the largest nearby galaxy, and contains over 300,000 stars. The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image in 1994, revealing stars almost as old as the universe itself.
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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 26 April 2009 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2023 Voyager's RTG See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2000 ASTER Images San Francisco Bay Area See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2021 Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2025 Oblique of view of the sun's glint beaming off Lake Superior See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 APR 1996 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 APR 1996.
Questions about April 26, 1996
What space photo was released on April 26, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 1996 was "A Giant Globular Cluster in M31". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 26, 1996?
A first quarter moon, about 58% lit.
What day of the week was April 26, 1996?
April 26, 1996 was a Friday, day 117 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.
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