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Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae from SALT
47 Tucanae, also known as NGC 104, is the second brightest globular star cluster orbiting our Milky Way galaxy. It contains hundreds of thousands of stars, tightly packed together. This image was among the first observations made by the new 10-meter Southern African Large Telescope, or SALT, showcasing its capabilities in capturing distant, dense stellar populations.
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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 5 September 2005 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2000 Mars Pathfinder Filled See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2017 Hurricane Irma See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2016 Into the storm See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2017 Europa and Jupiter from Voyager 1 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 September 2010 GRO J1655-40: Evidence for a Spinning Black Hole See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 SEP 2005 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 SEP 2005.