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M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
The Cigar Galaxy, M82, is lit up by a 'supergalactic wind' of gas. This red-glowing gas, seen here in the light of ionized hydrogen, is being driven out by the combined particle winds of many stars. A close pass near the large spiral galaxy M81 stirred up M82, contributing to this phenomenon.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 19 December 2010 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 19 December 2010 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2019 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 NGC 613 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 A dusty beauty See it as a poster -
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Released on 19 December 2025 Dwarf stars in a glittering sky See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 DEC 2010 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 DEC 2010.
Questions about December 19, 2010
What space photo was released on December 19, 2010?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 2010 was "M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 19, 2010?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was December 19, 2010?
December 19, 2010 was a Sunday, day 353 of the 365 days in 2010.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 19, 2010?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
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