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IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula
IC 4406 is a planetary nebula with a seemingly square shape, located about 2,000 light-years away. While it appears square from our vantage point, it is likely a cylindrical structure. Hot gas flows out from the ends of this cylinder, while filaments of dark dust and molecular gas form its bounding walls. The central star is responsible for sculpting this interstellar gas.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 April 2000 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2010 IC 1795 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 APR 2000 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 16 APR 2000.
Questions about April 16, 2000
What space photo was released on April 16, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2000 was "IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 2000?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2000?
April 16, 2000 was a Sunday, day 107 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.