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Cosmic Construction Zone RCW 49
The Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared view of RCW 49 shows a cosmic construction zone where stars and planets are forming. Hot, known stars are clearing out the nebula's central regions. The image also reveals over 300 newborn stars scattered among dust clouds and filaments. The infrared data suggest the presence of protoplanetary discs around some of these infant suns.
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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 3 June 2018 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1996 North Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by Clementine See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 1998 Multispectral Mosaic of the Aristarchus Crater and Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2025 Sombrero Galaxy (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2024 A broad and narrow galactic view See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUN 2004 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 3 JUN 2004.