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NGC 4414: A Telling Spiral
How far away is NGC 4414? Cosmologists measure the distance to this spiral galaxy using Cepheid variable stars. These stars pulsate in a predictable way, allowing astronomers to estimate their distance. Analyzing galaxies like NGC 4414 helps refine our understanding of the universe's expansion rate.
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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 9 June 2016 Pluto at Night See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 Stirring the interstellar soup See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2006 Supernova Dust Factory in M74 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2015 Galaxy NGC 7714 After Collision See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 1999 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 JUN 1999.
Questions about June 9, 1999
What space photo was released on June 9, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 1999 was "NGC 4414: A Telling Spiral". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 9, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was June 9, 1999?
June 9, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 160 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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