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NGC 1512: A Panchromatic View
The barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512 is seen here in a multi-wavelength view from the Hubble Space Telescope. Each panel shows the galaxy in a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum, from ultraviolet to visible light. This composite allows astronomers to study different components of the galaxy, like hot young stars and dust lanes. NGC 1512 is located about 30 million light-years away in the constellation Horologium.
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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 6 June 2001 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2015 Into the Void See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2022 Hubble Investigates an Enigmatic Globular Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2018 A Sun Pillar over Norway See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2016 A mysterious hermit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2012 Solar Observations taken during the Transit of Venus (Between Second and Third Contacts) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 2001 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 6 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 6, 2001
What space photo was released on June 6, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2001 was "NGC 1512: A Panchromatic View". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 6, 2001?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was June 6, 2001?
June 6, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 157 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 6, 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.