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Barnard's Loop around the Horsehead Nebula
Barnard's Loop, a faint emission nebula, forms a bubble around the Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Its origin is still debated, with hypotheses including winds from bright Orion stars or ancient supernovae. This image captures the loop in a specific color emitted by hydrogen.
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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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Released on 17 April 2022 Shuttle Over Earth See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Hubble’s cross-section of the cosmos See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Digitized Sky Survey Image around CLASS B1608+656 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2021 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Webb captures the spectacular galactic merger Arp 220 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 APR 2006.