The sky on
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Arp 272
Arp 272, also known as NGC 6050 and IC 1179, shows two large spiral galaxies colliding. This Hubble Space Telescope image, part of the Hubble's 18th-anniversary celebration, shows their linking spiral arms. Located 450 million light-years away in the Hercules Galaxy Cluster, the image spans over 150 thousand light-years. While stars rarely collide directly, their gravitational interactions are dramatic.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 30 April 2008 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 1999 Giant interacting galaxies NGC 6872/IC 4970 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 2012 The eye of the storm See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 1999 Star-forming region RCW 108 in Ara See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 2026 Starry spiral in a familiar neighbourhood See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 2002 A 'wallpaper' of distant galaxies is a stunning backdrop for a runaway galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 APR 2008 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 APR 2008.
Questions about April 30, 2008
What space photo was released on April 30, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2008 was "Arp 272". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 30, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was April 30, 2008?
April 30, 2008 was a Wednesday, day 121 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 30, 2008?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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