The sky on
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Elliptical Galaxy NGC 4881 in Coma Credit:
NGC 4881 is an elliptical galaxy, a type of galaxy that is ellipsoidal in shape and lacks the spiral arms seen in our Milky Way. It contains little interstellar gas or dust, and its stars are typically older, giving it a yellowish-red appearance. This galaxy is located at the edge of the giant Coma Cluster of Galaxies, hundreds of millions of light-years away.
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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 6 November 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around Abell 2597 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 November 2016 Starburst Cluster in NGC 3603 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 November 2014 Jets, bubbles and bursts of light in Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 6 November 2014 Hubble image of the surroundings of the young star HL Tauri See it as a poster -
Released on 6 November 2017 Cosmic RELICS See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 NOV 1996 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 6, 1996
What space photo was released on November 6, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 1996 was "Elliptical Galaxy NGC 4881 in Coma Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 6, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was November 6, 1996?
November 6, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 311 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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