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“Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82” is copyrighted by Johannes Schedler (Panther Observatory). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis cosmic vista shows galaxy M81 on the left, with its blue spiral arms, and M82 on the right, marked by massive gas and dust clouds. These two galaxies have been gravitationally interacting for the past billion years. During each pass, the gravity from one galaxy significantly affects the other. M81's gravity likely created density waves that formed the rich spiral arms of M81, while M81 left M82 with violent star formation.
The Earth on 15 April 2006 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 15 April 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 15 April 2024 The eponymous NGC 3783 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2013 A unique cluster: one of the hidden 15 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 April 2004 Flung Far from Home See it as a poster -
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Released on 15 April 2015 Hubble image of the galaxy cluster Abell 3827 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 APR 2006 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 APR 2006.
Questions about April 15, 2006
What space photo was released on April 15, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2006 was "Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82". 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 April 15, 2006?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was April 15, 2006?
April 15, 2006 was a Saturday, day 105 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 15, 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.