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“NGC 6164: A Bipolar Emission Nebula” is copyrighted by Gemini Obs.. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteNGC 6164-5 is a bipolar emission nebula formed by an unusually massive star, HD 148937, nearing the end of its life. The star's intense ultraviolet light heats the surrounding gas, which was likely thrown off by the star itself. This expelled material might have been channeled by the star's magnetic field, creating the nebula's distinct two-lobed structure.
The Earth on 6 June 2006 · Namib Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 6 June 2006, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 2006 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JUN 2006.
Questions about June 6, 2006
What space photo was released on June 6, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2006 was "NGC 6164: A Bipolar Emission Nebula". 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 June 6, 2006?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 75% lit.
What day of the week was June 6, 2006?
June 6, 2006 was a Tuesday, day 157 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 6, 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.