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“M27: Not A Comet” is copyrighted by Nik Szymanek. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteCharles Messier cataloged M27, the Dumbbell Nebula, as an object that was definitely not a comet. This planetary nebula is the remains of a star that has shed its outer layers. It appears round and planet-like in a small telescope. M27 is an excellent example of a gaseous emission nebula.
The Earth on 26 June 2008 · Namib Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 26 June 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 26 June 2019 The Volga River is the longest river in Europe and runs through Russia with its delta flowing into the Caspian Sea just See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 JUN 2008 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 JUN 2008.
Questions about June 26, 2008
What space photo was released on June 26, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2008 was "M27: Not A Comet". 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 26, 2008?
A last quarter moon, about 46% lit.
What day of the week was June 26, 2008?
June 26, 2008 was a Thursday, day 178 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 26, 2008?
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.