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Ultraviolet Rings of M31
The Andromeda Galaxy, M31, is our closest large galactic neighbor, about 2.5 million light-years away. In this ultraviolet view from the GALEX satellite, its spiral arms appear more like rings. This is because ultraviolet light highlights young, hot stars, which are concentrated in these ring-like structures. The image required 11 different fields to capture the entire galaxy, which spans 260,000 light-years.
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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 24 July 2015 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 24 July 2015 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 1703 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Hubble image of galaxy cluster MACS J0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Mass map of galaxy cluster MCS J0416.1 to 2403 using strong and weak lensing See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2026 One-sided spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 2218 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUL 2015 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 24 JUL 2015.
Questions about July 24, 2015
What space photo was released on July 24, 2015?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2015 was "Ultraviolet Rings of M31". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 24, 2015?
A first quarter moon, about 55% lit.
What day of the week was July 24, 2015?
July 24, 2015 was a Friday, day 205 of the 365 days in 2015.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 24, 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.
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