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NGC 4632: Galaxy with a Hidden Polar Ring
NGC 4632 is a spiral galaxy with a hidden secret: a ring of cool hydrogen gas orbiting at a 90-degree angle to its main disk. This polar ring was discovered using the ASKAP radio telescope, combined with optical data from the Subaru telescope. Such a discovery helps astronomers understand how galaxies interact and evolve over cosmic timescales.
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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 13 September 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 13 September 2023 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2015 SDO Transit, September 2015 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2019 The Large Magellanic Cloud revealed by VISTA See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2018 BUFFALO’s view on Abell 370 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2007 Infrared Coronet Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2021 The International Space Station orbits 266 miles above the north Pacific Ocean off the coast of British Columbia See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 SEP 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 13 SEP 2023.
Questions about September 13, 2023
What space photo was released on September 13, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2023 was "NGC 4632: Galaxy with a Hidden Polar Ring". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 13, 2023?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was September 13, 2023?
September 13, 2023 was a Wednesday, day 256 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 13, 2023?
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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