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NGC 6334: The Bear Claw Nebula
NGC 6334, also known as the Bear Claw Nebula, is a cloud of gas and dust where massive stars are forming. At 5,500 light-years away, it's more distant than the Orion Nebula but still close enough for detailed study. In visible light, ionized gas makes NGC 6334 appear red. This false-color infrared image reveals the glow of starlight absorbed by the dust.
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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 April 2015 The crammed centre of Messier 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 NGC 3293: A Bright Young Star Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2014 Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2023 Wider view of the Uranian system See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2020 Rings Upon Rings See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 APR 1999 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 APR 1999.
Questions about April 6, 1999
What space photo was released on April 6, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 1999 was "NGC 6334: The Bear Claw Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 6, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was April 6, 1999?
April 6, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 96 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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