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NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula
The Eight-Burst Nebula, also known as NGC 3132, is a planetary nebula. It formed from the outer layers of a dying star, similar to our Sun. The central star, a faint companion in a binary system, energizes the surrounding gas, creating the glowing blue pool of light seen here.
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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 24 June 2024 This is all that’s left of a giant star See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2024 Galaxy cluster SPT-CL J0615−5746 (wide-field view) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2013 The Porpoise Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2013 Inseparable galactic twins See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2022 The sun's glint beams off the Caspian Sea in this photograph from the International Space Station as it was orbiting See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUN 2001 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 24, 2001
What space photo was released on June 24, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2001 was "NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 24, 2001?
A waxing crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was June 24, 2001?
June 24, 2001 was a Sunday, day 175 of the 365 days in 2001.
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