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M104: The Sombrero Galaxy
M104, the Sombrero Galaxy, is named for its hat-like shape, featuring a prominent dust lane and a bright halo of stars. Something very energetic is happening in its center, which glows brightly in both visible and X-ray light. This X-ray emission and unusually high central stellar speeds suggest a black hole resides there.
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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 15 August 2014 The Carina Nebula with OmegaCAM See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2012 The mouthpiece of the Pipe Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2011 Hubble offers a dazzling necklace See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2016 Stellar shrapnel See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2023 Powerful Antenna Installed On Europa Clipper See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 AUG 1999 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 AUG 1999.
Questions about August 15, 1999
What space photo was released on August 15, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 1999 was "M104: The Sombrero Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 15, 1999?
A waxing crescent moon, about 12% lit.
What day of the week was August 15, 1999?
August 15, 1999 was a Sunday, day 227 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on August 15, 1999?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.