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BIRTHDAY · 29 AUG 2006

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Supernova Remnant E0102 from Hubble

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The blue wisp is the remnant of a supernova explosion, E0102, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It lies in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy neighboring our own. The larger pink structure is part of N76, a star-forming region about 50 light-years from the supernova remnant.

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Supernova Remnant E0102 from Hubble
2006-08-29 · ♍
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Supernova Remnant E0102 from Hubble
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Released on your day

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO

In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 AUG 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 29 AUG 2006
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 28% lit
POSITION
Day 241 of 365

Questions about August 29, 2006

What space photo was released on August 29, 2006?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2006 was "Supernova Remnant E0102 from Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on August 29, 2006?

A waxing crescent moon, about 28% lit.

What day of the week was August 29, 2006?

August 29, 2006 was a Tuesday, day 241 of the 365 days in 2006.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 29, 2006?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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