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NGC 2440: Cocoon of a New White Dwarf
NGC 2440 is a planetary nebula, the outer layers of a star like our Sun, cast off into space. At its heart is one of the hottest known white dwarf stars, visible as a bright dot. Our Sun will eventually become a white dwarf, leaving behind a similar, glowing shell.
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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 3 July 2023 Serene Supernova Aftermath See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 Clash of the Titans See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 NGC 3256 (HST) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2022 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2012 Hubble image of Herbig-Haro object HH 110 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUL 1999 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JUL 1999.
Questions about July 3, 1999
What space photo was released on July 3, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 1999 was "NGC 2440: Cocoon of a New White Dwarf". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 3, 1999?
A waning gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was July 3, 1999?
July 3, 1999 was a Saturday, day 184 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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