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“M27: The Dumbbell Nebula” is copyrighted by Adam Block. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Dumbbell Nebula, M27, was discovered in 1764 by Charles Messier. It is a planetary nebula, the type our Sun will produce when nuclear fusion stops in its core. M27 is one of the brightest planetary nebulae in the sky. It can be seen in the constellation Vulpecula with binoculars.
The Earth on 3 June 2005 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 3 June 2005, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 2013 View of the sky around young star HD 95086 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 June 2025 Sombrero Galaxy (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUN 2005 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 2005.
Questions about June 3, 2005
What space photo was released on June 3, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2005 was "M27: The Dumbbell Nebula". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on June 3, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was June 3, 2005?
June 3, 2005 was a Friday, day 154 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 3, 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.