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M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy in Dust and Stars
The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 or NGC 5194, is a classic spiral galaxy. It is 30 million light-years distant and 60 thousand light-years across. This image combines data from the 0.9-meter telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope. This highlights sharp features normally too red to be seen.
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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 19 February 2006 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2014 The star cluster Messier 7 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2024 A high amount of ram See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2011 Supergiant Star Near Giraffe Hind Foot See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2024 Wide-field of the region around the quasar J0529-4351 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2008 Columbus Laboratory Installed on Space Station See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 FEB 2006 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 FEB 2006.
Questions about February 19, 2006
What space photo was released on February 19, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2006 was "M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy in Dust and Stars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 19, 2006?
A last quarter moon, about 63% lit.
What day of the week was February 19, 2006?
February 19, 2006 was a Sunday, day 50 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 19, 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.