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The Case of the Missing Supernova Companion
At the center of supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5, the companion star to the exploded star should be found. Identifying this star is crucial for understanding how Type Ia supernovae detonate. This knowledge is key to calibrating the brightness of these explosions, which in turn helps measure the expansion of our universe. However, even with careful inspection, no star has been found at the remnant's center.
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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 12 January 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 January 2012 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2005 Hubble finds infant stars in neighbouring galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2021 A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia, in between Ukraine and Kazakhstan, as the International See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2021 A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2018 Hubble captures glittering crowded hub of our Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2009 Rover Wheel Churns Up Bright Martian Soil See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JAN 2012 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 12 JAN 2012.
Questions about January 12, 2012
What space photo was released on January 12, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2012 was "The Case of the Missing Supernova Companion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 12, 2012?
A waning gibbous moon, about 87% lit.
What day of the week was January 12, 2012?
January 12, 2012 was a Thursday, day 12 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 12, 2012?
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?
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