The sky on
your birthday.
Cocoon of a New White Dwarf Credit:
A white dwarf star begins its life by casting off the cocoon that enclosed its former self. This cocoon, the planetary nebula designated NGC 2440, contains one of the hottest white dwarf stars known. The white dwarf can be seen as the bright dot near the photo's center. Our Sun will eventually become a white dwarf, but not for another five billion years.
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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 3 December 2009 Eta Carinae and the Keyhole Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Omega Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Trumpler 14 in the Carina Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Omega Centauri with the NTT See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Messier 55 (M55) globular cluster See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 DEC 1996 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 DEC 1996.
Questions about December 3, 1996
What space photo was released on December 3, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 1996 was "Cocoon of a New White Dwarf Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 3, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was December 3, 1996?
December 3, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 338 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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