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“NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge” is copyrighted by Robert Gendler. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteNGC 4565, also known as the Needle Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy seen edge-on from Earth. It lies in the constellation Coma Berenices. This image reveals its bulging central core, dominated by older, yellowish stars. The core is dramatically cut by dark dust lanes lacing through the galaxy's thin plane.
The Earth on 8 July 2005 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 8 July 2005, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 8 JUL 2005 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JUL 2005.
Questions about July 8, 2005
What space photo was released on July 8, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2005 was "NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge". 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 July 8, 2005?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was July 8, 2005?
July 8, 2005 was a Friday, day 189 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 8, 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.