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Arp 230: Two Spirals in One?
Is this one galaxy or two? Analysis of Arp 230 suggests that this seemingly single spiral galaxy is actually the result of a recent collision between two spiral galaxies. The slow-motion collision unfolded over about 100 million years, triggering a burst of star formation that is now subsiding. This event shares many similarities with the colliding galaxy sequence depicted in the IMAX movie "Cosmic Voyage."
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Released on 31 August 2015 A galactic maelstrom See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2020 A Tilted Wonder See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the remarkable star SDSS J102915+172927 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2014 Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2023 The Moon's image is refracted due to Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 AUG 1997 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 31 AUG 1997.
Questions about August 31, 1997
What space photo was released on August 31, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 1997 was "Arp 230: Two Spirals in One?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 31, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was August 31, 1997?
August 31, 1997 was a Sunday, day 243 of the 365 days in 1997.
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