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NGC 1818: A Young Globular Cluster
NGC 1818 is a young globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Globular clusters are ancient, dense groupings of stars. This cluster is considered young for a globular cluster, at about 25 million years old. The stars in NGC 1818 are still forming and evolving, offering a glimpse into the early stages of star cluster development.
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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 6 August 2008 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around Messier 33 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2023 SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2012 Close encounter with the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 VST snaps a very detailed view of the Triangulum Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2026 Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 AUG 2008 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 6, 2008
What space photo was released on August 6, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2008 was "NGC 1818: A Young Globular Cluster". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 6, 2008?
A waxing crescent moon, about 21% lit.
What day of the week was August 6, 2008?
August 6, 2008 was a Wednesday, day 219 of the 366 days in 2008.
Was there a meteor shower on August 6, 2008?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 6, 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.