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M72: A Globular Cluster of Stars
M72 is a globular cluster of stars, one of the less than 200 that remain in the Milky Way. These clusters are older than any other structures in our galaxy, dating back to when the galaxy first formed. Many were destroyed over the eons by encounters with each other or the galactic center. Surviving globular clusters like M72 are ancient relics, limiting the raw age of the universe.
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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 August 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 19 August 2012 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2015 The rich star cluster IC 4651 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2009 Nebula around star cluster RCW 38 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2010 Mass map of Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the bright star cluster IC 4651 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2024 A super(nova) spiral See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 AUG 2012 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 AUG 2012.
Questions about August 19, 2012
What space photo was released on August 19, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2012 was "M72: A Globular Cluster of Stars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 19, 2012?
A waxing crescent moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was August 19, 2012?
August 19, 2012 was a Sunday, day 232 of the 366 days in 2012.
Was there a meteor shower on August 19, 2012?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 6 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 19, 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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