The sky on
your birthday.
Edge-On Galaxy NGC 5866
NGC 5866 is a lenticular galaxy seen perfectly edge-on from our perspective. Many disk galaxies are this thin, but we don't always see them this way. It has complex dust lanes, appearing dark and red, and a blue disk of young stars. This galaxy is in the constellation Draco.
Heavy matte paper, about 200 gsm, printed in the United States and shipped free. The card stays free, the print is the thing you keep.
See print sizesPrinted, shipped and sold by Zazzle
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.
-
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 June 2006 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2013 The star cluster NGC 3766 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2025 The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 1998 Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 A dishevelled irregular galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 Quasar J0100+2802 (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 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 12 JUN 2006.
Questions about June 12, 2006
What space photo was released on June 12, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2006 was "Edge-On Galaxy NGC 5866". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 12, 2006?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was June 12, 2006?
June 12, 2006 was a Monday, day 163 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 12, 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.