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Threads of NGC 1947
NGC 1947 is a peculiar galaxy found in the southern constellation Dorado, about 40 million light-years distant. In this image, obscuring lanes of cosmic dust thread across its bright central regions. Unlike typical spiral galaxies, the dust and gas in NGC 1947 do not follow the same rotational patterns as its stars. This suggests a more complex history for the galaxy's visible threads of material.
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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 April 2021 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 7 April 2021 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Cassiopeia A (MIRI Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Hubble’s view of Cassiopeia A See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7049 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2024 The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2026 Starstruck See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 APR 2021 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 7 APR 2021.
Questions about April 7, 2021
What space photo was released on April 7, 2021?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2021 was "Threads of NGC 1947". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 7, 2021?
A waning crescent moon, about 24% lit.
What day of the week was April 7, 2021?
April 7, 2021 was a Wednesday, day 97 of the 365 days in 2021.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 7, 2021?
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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