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Elliptical M60, Spiral NGC 4647
This Hubble Space Telescope image shows the giant elliptical galaxy M60 and the spiral galaxy NGC 4647. M60, about 54 million light-years away in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster, has a simple, egg-like shape from its randomly moving older stars. NGC 4647's young blue stars, gas, and dust form distinct spiral arms.
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The Sun on your day The Sun on 14 September 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 14 September 2012 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
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Released on 14 September 2015 Evolution in slow motion See it as a poster -
Released on 14 September 2023 HH 211 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 September 2016 Huge Super Typhoon Meranti Over Taiwan Spotted by NASA MISR See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 SEP 2012 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 SEP 2012.
Questions about September 14, 2012
What space photo was released on September 14, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2012 was "Elliptical M60, Spiral NGC 4647". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 14, 2012?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was September 14, 2012?
September 14, 2012 was a Friday, day 258 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 14, 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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