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NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula is the closest example of a planetary nebula, created at the end of a Sun-like star's life. The star's outer gases, expelled into space, appear from our vantage point as if we are looking down a helix. The remnant central stellar core, destined to become a white dwarf, glows in light so energetic it causes the previously expelled gas to fluoresce. The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, lies about 650 light-years away.
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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 10 May 2003 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2012 Ground-based, wide-field view of NGC 2366 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2006 A Million Comet Pieces See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2011 Targeted Observations Reveal Unprecedented Detail See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2012 Near-True Color Image of Snowman See it as a poster -
Released on 10 May 2013 Messier 77 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 MAY 2003 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 MAY 2003.
Questions about May 10, 2003
What space photo was released on May 10, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 2003 was "NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 10, 2003?
A first quarter moon, about 67% lit.
What day of the week was May 10, 2003?
May 10, 2003 was a Saturday, day 130 of the 365 days in 2003.
Was there a meteor shower on May 10, 2003?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked 4 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 10, 2003?
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.
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