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“Three Galaxies in Draco” is copyrighted by Robert Gendler. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis intriguing trio of galaxies, sometimes called the NGC 5985/Draco Group, is located in the northern constellation Draco. From left to right, we see face-on spiral NGC 5985, elliptical galaxy NGC 5982, and edge-on spiral NGC 5981. Though not a formal cluster, these galaxies lie relatively close together in space.
The Earth on 8 June 2001 · Italy and the Adriatic
NASA Terra took this picture on 8 June 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 8 June 1998 MC-30 Mare Australe Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 Global Color Views of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the giant globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 Comparison of the field of view of VST/OmegaCAM and other telescopes See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 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 8 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 8, 2001
What space photo was released on June 8, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2001 was "Three Galaxies in Draco". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on June 8, 2001?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was June 8, 2001?
June 8, 2001 was a Friday, day 159 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 8, 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.