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NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula
The dim star, not the bright one, near the center of NGC 3132 created this planetary nebula. Nicknamed the Eight-Burst Nebula, this glowing gas originated from a star like our Sun. The hot, faint star energizes the blue light seen around this binary system. This image, while exploring symmetries, highlights the nebula's complex and beautiful asymmetries.
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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 26 June 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 26 June 2011 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 26 June 2017 Betelgeuse captured by ALMA See it as a poster -
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Released on 26 June 2023 The Orion Bar region (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 June 2023 The Orion Bar region (Hubble image) See it as a poster -
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 2011 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 2011.
Questions about June 26, 2011
What space photo was released on June 26, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2011 was "NGC 3132: The Eight Burst Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 26, 2011?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was June 26, 2011?
June 26, 2011 was a Sunday, day 177 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 26, 2011?
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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.