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NGC 1569: Starburst in a Dwarf Irregular Galaxy
Even small, irregular galaxies form stars, like NGC 1569. This dwarf galaxy is undergoing a burst of star formation, a process thought to have started over 25 million years ago. Supernova explosions within the galaxy feed this turbulent environment. They spew out material and trigger even more star formation.
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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 29 December 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2006 Enceladus: Trailing Hemisphere See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2014 An ancient globule See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2012 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2019 Stars glitter in the night sky above an atmospheric glow that blankets the city lights as the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 29 December 2020 The waxing gibbous Moon, the phase before it becomes a Full Moon, is pictured from the International Space Station See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 DEC 2008 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 DEC 2008.
Questions about December 29, 2008
What space photo was released on December 29, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2008 was "NGC 1569: Starburst in a Dwarf Irregular Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 29, 2008?
A new moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was December 29, 2008?
December 29, 2008 was a Monday, day 364 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 29, 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.