The sky on
your birthday.
SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays
This huge puffball was once a star that exploded in 1006. Chinese astronomers recorded the event, which we now know was Supernova 1006. The resulting expanding gas from the supernova is still visible today and spans over 70 light-years. The Chandra Observatory captured this image of SN 1006 in X-ray light.
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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 26 December 2005 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2017 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2011 Faint galaxy with popping pink features See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2022 Hubble Spies a Long-Armed Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2012 2012 in MESSENGER Images See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2019 The shadow of the Moon is cast over portions of Malaysia and the Philippines during today's solar eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2005 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 DEC 2005.
Questions about December 26, 2005
What space photo was released on December 26, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2005 was "SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 26, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 21% lit.
What day of the week was December 26, 2005?
December 26, 2005 was a Monday, day 360 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 26, 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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