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The Supernova and Cepheids of Spiral Galaxy UGC 9391
This spiral galaxy, UGC 9391, contains both Cepheid variable stars and a recent Type Ia supernova. Both are crucial for measuring cosmic distances. Cepheids help us gauge nearby distances, while Type Ia supernovae extend our reach much farther. This galaxy allows astronomers to calibrate these different distance scales, helping us understand the universe's expansion rate.
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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 6 June 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 June 2016 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2015 Into the Void See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2022 Hubble Investigates an Enigmatic Globular Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2018 A Sun Pillar over Norway See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2016 A mysterious hermit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2001 NGC 1512: A Panchromatic View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 2016 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JUN 2016.
Questions about June 6, 2016
What space photo was released on June 6, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2016 was "The Supernova and Cepheids of Spiral Galaxy UGC 9391". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 6, 2016?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was June 6, 2016?
June 6, 2016 was a Monday, day 158 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 6, 2016?
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.