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Star Formation in the Pacman Nebula
Look through the cosmic cloud NGC 281, also known as the Pacman Nebula, and you will see the stars of open cluster IC 1590. These young, massive stars, formed within the nebula, power its glow. The sculpted dusty columns and dense Bok globules are eroded by intense winds and radiation from the hot cluster stars. These dusty structures could also be sites for future star formation.
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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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Released on 28 August 2021 Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2021 Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2026 Madagascar’s southwestern coast along the Mozambique Channel See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2008 Colorado River Delta See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2006 Eight Planets and New Solar System Designations See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 AUG 2023 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 AUG 2023.