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X-Rays From HCG 62
Hickson Compact Groups are small collections of galaxies, much smaller than immense galaxy clusters. HCG 62 is one such group, emitting hot X-rays from gas between its member galaxies. These groups may be the building blocks for larger galaxy clusters, showing how galaxies interact and merge over cosmic time. X-ray observations help us understand these interactions.
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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 9 March 2001 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2023 DART vs Dimorphos See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2004 Hubble sees galaxies galore See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the remote cluster CL J1449+0856 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2015 The mysteries of UGC 8201 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2016 The rich celestial landscape around the aging double star IRAS 08544-4431 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 MAR 2001 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 MAR 2001.
Questions about March 9, 2001
What space photo was released on March 9, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2001 was "X-Rays From HCG 62". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 9, 2001?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was March 9, 2001?
March 9, 2001 was a Friday, day 68 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 9, 2001?
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.