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A Nearby Supernova in Spiral Galaxy M100
One of the nearer supernovas of recent years, SN 2006X, was discovered in February 2006 in the bright spiral galaxy M100. The supernova is still near its maximum brightness and visible with a telescope in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is a Type Ia supernova, indicating a white dwarf star in the galaxy exploded. M100 is about 55 million 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 7 March 2006 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 7 March 2019 Globular cluster NGC 4147 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 March 2022 Hubble Looks Through Cosmic Zoom Lens See it as a poster -
Released on 7 March 2012 Wide-field view of the Hercules galaxy cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 7 March 2016 Swimming in Sculptor See it as a poster -
Released on 7 March 2025 Actively forming star system Lynds 483 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 MAR 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 7 MAR 2006.
Questions about March 7, 2006
What space photo was released on March 7, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2006 was "A Nearby Supernova in Spiral Galaxy M100". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 7, 2006?
A first quarter moon, about 50% lit.
What day of the week was March 7, 2006?
March 7, 2006 was a Tuesday, day 66 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 7, 2006?
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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