The sky on
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From Eagle's EGGs A Star Is Born
The Eagle Nebula, also known as M16, is a star-forming region 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Serpens. The Hubble Space Telescope captured these towering pillars of gas and dust, often called 'elephant trunks.' Within these structures, dense knots of gas, known as evaporating gaseous globules or EGGs, are the birthplaces of new stars. The image provides a direct look at stars emerging from their stellar nurseries.
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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 January 2012 Digitized Sky Survey image of the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2012 VISTA’s look at the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 Digitized Sky Survey image of NGC 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2026 CTB 1: The Medulla Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 The starburst galaxy NGC 253 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 JAN 1997 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 JAN 1997.
Questions about January 19, 1997
What space photo was released on January 19, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 1997 was "From Eagle's EGGs A Star Is Born". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 19, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was January 19, 1997?
January 19, 1997 was a Sunday, day 19 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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