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NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula
The Eight-Burst Nebula, or NGC 3132, is a planetary nebula created by the dim star, not the bright one, near its center. This glowing gas originated in the outer layers of a star similar to our Sun. The hot blue light surrounding this binary system is energized by the faint star's hot surface. The image reveals both the overall symmetry and subtle asymmetries of the nebula.
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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 6 February 2005 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2005 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2005.
Questions about February 6, 2005
What space photo was released on February 6, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2005 was "NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 8% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 2005?
February 6, 2005 was a Sunday, day 37 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 6, 2005?
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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