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Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275
NGC 1275 is an active galaxy at the center of the Perseus Cluster. It is known for its wild-looking filaments, which persist despite the turbulent environment of galactic collisions. This galaxy is also a strong source of X-rays and radio emissions. NGC 1275 is actively accreting matter, feeding a supermassive black hole at its core.
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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 5 April 2017 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 5 April 2017 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2018 Hubble view of the surroundings of a hidden neutron star in the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Spiral Snapshot See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2019 This Is One Mars Rover With MOXIE See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station soared 271 miles above the southern See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 APR 2017 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 APR 2017.
Questions about April 5, 2017
What space photo was released on April 5, 2017?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2017 was "Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 5, 2017?
A first quarter moon, about 64% lit.
What day of the week was April 5, 2017?
April 5, 2017 was a Wednesday, day 95 of the 365 days in 2017.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 5, 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.
Is it free?
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