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N132D and the Color of X-Rays
Supernova remnant N132D, 180,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, shows complex structures in this sharp X-ray image. This cosmic debris from a massive star's death has a striking horseshoe shape, about 80 light-years across. The light from its explosion would have reached Earth about 3,000 years ago. The orbiting Chandra Observatory captured this image.
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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 23 May 2002 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 23 May 2011 Hubble’s cepheid in the Andromeda Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 23 May 2026 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 May 2016 A galactic gathering See it as a poster -
Released on 23 May 2006 Hubble captures a "five-star" rated gravitational lens (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 23 May 2013 The region around the Ring Nebula (Hubble/LBT composite) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 MAY 2002 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 23 MAY 2002.
Questions about May 23, 2002
What space photo was released on May 23, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2002 was "N132D and the Color of X-Rays". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 23, 2002?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 87% lit.
What day of the week was May 23, 2002?
May 23, 2002 was a Thursday, day 143 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 23, 2002?
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.