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NGC 2787: A Barred Lenticular Galaxy
NGC 2787 is a barred lenticular galaxy, a type of galaxy that has a disk like a spiral but little dust or gas. This image shows the galaxy in great detail. The central bar is clearly visible, as are the faint spiral arms. Lenticular galaxies are relatively little studied, but they can be both photogenic and scientifically interesting.
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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 8 April 2002 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2011 WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Take a tour of the stunning Gum 41 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2015 The sky around the young star MWC 480 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2023 M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Hidden in a dark cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 APR 2002 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 8 APR 2002.
Questions about April 8, 2002
What space photo was released on April 8, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2002 was "NGC 2787: A Barred Lenticular Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 8, 2002?
A waning crescent moon, about 18% lit.
What day of the week was April 8, 2002?
April 8, 2002 was a Monday, day 98 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 8, 2002?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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