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NGC 5195: The Dot Under the Question Mark
Dwarf galaxy NGC 5195 is the smaller companion to the famous Whirlpool Galaxy, M51. Together, they form a cosmic question mark, a shape noted in Lord Rosse's 19th-century drawings. NGC 5195, spanning about 20,000 light-years, has likely had its star formation triggered and M51's prominent spiral arms enhanced by a close gravitational encounter. This interaction shapes both galaxies, making them a classic example of galactic merger in progress.
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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 31 August 2013 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 31 August 2013 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2015 A galactic maelstrom See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2020 A Tilted Wonder See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the remarkable star SDSS J102915+172927 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2014 Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2023 The Moon's image is refracted due to Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 AUG 2013 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 31 AUG 2013.
Questions about August 31, 2013
What space photo was released on August 31, 2013?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 2013 was "NGC 5195: The Dot Under the Question Mark". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 31, 2013?
A waning crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was August 31, 2013?
August 31, 2013 was a Saturday, day 243 of the 365 days in 2013.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 31, 2013?
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.
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