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HR 4796A: Not Saturn
This image shows a large, striking ring system around the young, Vega-like star HR 4796A, about 200 light-years from Earth. Composed of dusty debris from colliding planetesimals, the ring is about 17 AU wide and orbits the star at a radius of 70 AU, roughly twice the orbit of Pluto. It offers a glimpse into a much larger version of Saturn's rings.
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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 5 February 2013 The Cosmic Hearth See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Unusual spiral NGC 4921 in the Coma Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 in visible and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 wide-field (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 FEB 1999 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 FEB 1999.
Questions about February 5, 1999
What space photo was released on February 5, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 1999 was "HR 4796A: Not Saturn". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 5, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was February 5, 1999?
February 5, 1999 was a Friday, day 36 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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