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The Virgo Cluster: Hot Plasma and Dark Matter
This ROSAT image of the Virgo cluster of galaxies shows hot, X-ray emitting plasma with a temperature of 10 to 100 million degrees. The large area of X-ray emission, about 1 million light-years across, centers on the giant elliptical galaxy M87. Analyzing this plasma helps astronomers estimate the cluster's total mass, including its dark matter.
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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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Released on 19 April 2022 Wide-Field View of the Hickson Compact Group 40 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2016 Haulani Crater at LAMO See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Hubble's 28th birthday picture: The Lagoon Nebula (Uncropped image) See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Hubble's 28th birthday picture: The Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Infrared view of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 APR 1996 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 19 APR 1996.
Questions about April 19, 1996
What space photo was released on April 19, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 1996 was "The Virgo Cluster: Hot Plasma and Dark Matter". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 19, 1996?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was April 19, 1996?
April 19, 1996 was a Friday, day 110 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on April 19, 1996?
Yes: the Lyrid shower, peaks in 3 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.