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“The N44 Superbubble” is copyrighted by Gemini Obs.. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe vast emission nebula N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud has a large, 250 light-year hole. Astronomers are trying to determine its cause. One possibility, particle winds from massive stars inside the bubble, has been found inconsistent with measured wind velocities. Another idea is that expanding shells from old supernovae sculpted the hole.
The Earth on 6 February 2006 · Colorado Plateau
NASA Terra took this picture on 6 February 2006, 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 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2006 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2006.
Questions about February 6, 2006
What space photo was released on February 6, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2006 was "The N44 Superbubble". 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 February 6, 2006?
A first quarter moon, about 56% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 2006?
February 6, 2006 was a Monday, day 37 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 6, 2006?
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.