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A Galaxy Collision in NGC 6745
Galaxies do not typically appear like NGC 6745. This image shows the aftermath of a galactic collision that has been ongoing for hundreds of millions of years. The larger galaxy, once a spiral, is now damaged and appears peculiar due to gravitational distortions. Although direct star collisions are unlikely, the interaction has significantly altered the shapes of both galaxies.
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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 30 September 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 30 September 2012 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2009 Hubble views NGC 4522 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2009 Digitized Sky Survey Image of NGC 4402 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2013 Unveiling distant stars and galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2024 Playing against type See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2009 Hubble views NGC 4402 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 SEP 2012 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 SEP 2012.
Questions about September 30, 2012
What space photo was released on September 30, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 30, 2012 was "A Galaxy Collision in NGC 6745". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 30, 2012?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was September 30, 2012?
September 30, 2012 was a Sunday, day 274 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 30, 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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