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Planetary Nebula Mz3: The Ant Nebula
The Ant Nebula, Mz3, is a planetary nebula with an unusual shape. The gas streaming away from its central star forms a distinct ant-like structure, not a sphere. Clues to its shape include the high speed of the expelled gas, its light-year length, and the magnetism of the central star. One theory is that a second, dimmer star influences its form.
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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 26 April 2015 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 26 April 2015 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2009 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2023 Voyager's RTG See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2000 ASTER Images San Francisco Bay Area See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2021 Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 26 April 2025 Oblique of view of the sun's glint beaming off Lake Superior See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 APR 2015 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 APR 2015.
Questions about April 26, 2015
What space photo was released on April 26, 2015?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2015 was "Planetary Nebula Mz3: The Ant Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 26, 2015?
A first quarter moon, about 51% lit.
What day of the week was April 26, 2015?
April 26, 2015 was a Sunday, day 116 of the 365 days in 2015.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 26, 2015?
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.