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Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 4650A
This is a polar ring galaxy, NGC 4650A. It is a rare type of galaxy where a ring of gas, dust, and stars orbits perpendicular to the main galactic disk. The main body of NGC 4650A is a lenticular galaxy, a type between a spiral and an elliptical. The polar ring is thought to be the remnant of a smaller galaxy that was torn apart by NGC 4650A's gravity.
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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 10 May 2012 Ground-based, wide-field view of NGC 2366 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2006 A Million Comet Pieces See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2011 Targeted Observations Reveal Unprecedented Detail See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2012 Near-True Color Image of Snowman See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2003 NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 MAY 1999 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 MAY 1999.
Questions about May 10, 1999
What space photo was released on May 10, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 1999 was "Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 4650A". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 10, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 26% lit.
What day of the week was May 10, 1999?
May 10, 1999 was a Monday, day 130 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on May 10, 1999?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked 4 days ago.
Is it free?
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