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The Matter of the Bullet Cluster
The Bullet Cluster, 1E 0657-56, is 3.4 billion light-years away. This composite image shows its matter distribution. Optical data reveals individual galaxies, but their total mass is less than the hot X-ray emitting gas clouds, shown in red. Even more mass, shown in blue, represents the distribution of dark matter. This cluster provides strong evidence for dark matter's existence.
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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 24 August 2010 Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689 Magnifies the Dark Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2006 Spirit Discovers New Class of Igneous Rocks See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2008 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2011 Dark Murky Clouds in the Bright Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 1999 Hubble Views Ancient Storm in the Atmosphere of Jupiter - Montage See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 AUG 2006 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 AUG 2006.