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NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog
The New General Catalog of star clusters and nebulae is not new, published in 1888 by J. L. E. Dreyer. It consolidated the work of astronomers like William, Caroline, and John Herschel into a useful, single catalog. Dreyer's work was successful and is still important today, lending its "NGC" to bright clusters, galaxies, and nebulae. Take, for example, this star cluster, NGC 2266.
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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 1 June 2002 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around NGC 6744 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2020 Stellar Snowflakes See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2020 The Lively Center of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2011 Wide Field Imager view of a Milky Way look-alike, NGC 6744 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2010 Wide-field view of part of the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 JUN 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 1 JUN 2002.
Questions about June 1, 2002
What space photo was released on June 1, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2002 was "NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 1, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 69% lit.
What day of the week was June 1, 2002?
June 1, 2002 was a Saturday, day 152 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 1, 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.