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M77: Spiral with a Strange Glow
M77, also known as NGC 1068, is a barred spiral galaxy. When photographed in ultraviolet light, it shows a distinct ultraviolet halo. The blue spiral structures closer to the center are from young, bright stars, while the outer halo suggests other energetic processes are at work.
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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 10 September 2019 Pluto in True Color See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2015 The area around SpARCS1049+56 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2014 The globular star cluster Messier 54 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2012 NGC 7090: An actively star-forming galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular star cluster Messier 54 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 SEP 1996 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 SEP 1996.
Questions about September 10, 1996
What space photo was released on September 10, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 1996 was "M77: Spiral with a Strange Glow". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 10, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was September 10, 1996?
September 10, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 254 of the 366 days in 1996.
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