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The Center of NGC 6251 is Glowing
Something is lighting up the center of galaxy NGC 6251. Leading speculation suggests it is a large black hole, not shrouded by the usual gas and dust found near a galaxy's core. Observations from the Hubble Space Telescope show a bright central object illuminating a surrounding disk of material, colored blue in this image. This provides a new perspective on the powerful objects at the hearts of galaxies.
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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 12 September 2011 A remote outpost of the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2012 The Pencil Nebula, a strangely shaped leftover from a vast explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2022 Wispy dark clouds See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2013 New Hubble view of galaxy cluster Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the star HD 85512 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 SEP 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 12 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 12, 1997
What space photo was released on September 12, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 1997 was "The Center of NGC 6251 is Glowing". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 12, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was September 12, 1997?
September 12, 1997 was a Friday, day 255 of the 365 days in 1997.
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