The sky on
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Simulation: A Disk Galaxy Forms
Computer simulations help us understand how galaxies like the Milky Way form. This simulation shows hydrogen gas, depicted in green, accumulating in regions of high gravity over billions of years. Numerous proto-galaxies form, spin, and begin to merge. Dark matter is also present in the simulation, though it is not shown visually.
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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 17 July 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 July 2012 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Ground-based image of the galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Sky around galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2017 Dim and diffuse See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 A cosmic master of disguise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JUL 2012 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 17 JUL 2012.
Questions about July 17, 2012
What space photo was released on July 17, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2012 was "Simulation: A Disk Galaxy Forms". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 17, 2012?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was July 17, 2012?
July 17, 2012 was a Tuesday, day 199 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 17, 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?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.