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NGC 5189: An Unusually Complex Planetary Nebula
NGC 5189 is an unusually complex planetary nebula, which are usually simple shapes. When a star like our Sun dies, it sheds its outer layers. This nebula, however, shows a distinct 'Z' shape, and its complexity is still being studied by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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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 14 August 2020 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 14 August 2020 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2023 The Ring Nebula from Webb and Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2017 A distorted duo See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2006 Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2023 A clear view of a galaxy cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2020 Mount Shasta, a potentially active volcano surrounded by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California, is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 AUG 2020 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 14 AUG 2020.
Questions about August 14, 2020
What space photo was released on August 14, 2020?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 2020 was "NGC 5189: An Unusually Complex Planetary Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 14, 2020?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was August 14, 2020?
August 14, 2020 was a Friday, day 227 of the 366 days in 2020.
Was there a meteor shower on August 14, 2020?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked yesterday.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 14, 2020?
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.