The sky on
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Supernova Remnant and Shock Wave
Puppis A is an expanding supernova remnant, about 10 light-years in diameter, and one of the brightest sources in the X-ray sky. Light from the initial stellar explosion reached Earth a few thousand years ago. This Chandra Observatory X-ray image shows the shock wave from the explosion, which continues to expand into interstellar space. The remnant is about 7,000 light-years away.
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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 17 February 2006 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 17 February 2005 Titan Mosaic - Feb 2005 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 February 2004 Track-and-Trench 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 February 2010 Our Neighbor Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 17 February 2010 Fornax Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 17 February 2010 The Fornax dwarf galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 FEB 2006.
Questions about February 17, 2006
What space photo was released on February 17, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2006 was "Supernova Remnant and Shock Wave". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 17, 2006?
A waning gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was February 17, 2006?
February 17, 2006 was a Friday, day 48 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 17, 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.