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NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide
Astronomers act as detectives when trying to understand how strange-looking galaxies like NGC 1316 formed. This enormous elliptical galaxy includes dark dust lanes, which are usually found in spiral galaxies. The Hubble Space Telescope image shows details that help reconstruct its history. Close inspection reveals fewer low-mass globular clusters than expected, suggesting it might have consumed smaller galaxies.
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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 4 April 2005 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2014 Iridescent Glory of Nearby Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2019 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2013 Hubble/Chandra/Spitzer composite image of NGC 602, in the “wing” of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2009 Irregular galaxy NGC 55 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 April 2025 Stellar sculptors in NGC 346 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 APR 2005 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 APR 2005.
Questions about April 4, 2005
What space photo was released on April 4, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2005 was "NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 4, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 23% lit.
What day of the week was April 4, 2005?
April 4, 2005 was a Monday, day 94 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 4, 2005?
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.