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NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
The Lobster Nebula, NGC 6357, is a region of intense star formation, housing some of the most massive stars known. Located in the constellation Scorpius, it contains the open star cluster Pismis 24, home to incredibly bright, blue stars. The nebula's overall red glow comes from the emission of ionized hydrogen gas.
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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 7 February 2017 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 7 February 2017 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2011 High-Resolution View from Mercury Flyby 1 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2006 Full ACS field of NGC 1309 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2021 Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2025 LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 1996 Venus - Mead Crater See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 FEB 2017 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 FEB 2017.
Questions about February 7, 2017
What space photo was released on February 7, 2017?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2017 was "NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 7, 2017?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was February 7, 2017?
February 7, 2017 was a Tuesday, day 38 of the 365 days in 2017.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 7, 2017?
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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