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Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae
47 Tucanae is the second brightest globular cluster in our Milky Way galaxy, visible only from the Southern Hemisphere. This dense collection of stars is about 20,000 light-years away in the constellation Tucana. Many red giant stars are prominent in this image. Globular clusters like 47 Tucanae provide insights into stellar evolution and the early history of our galaxy.
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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 September 2011 Galaxies in a swarm of star clusters See it as a poster -
Released on 19 September 2014 Potentially Habitable Moons See it as a poster -
Released on 19 September 2023 HH 211: Jets from a Forming Star See it as a poster -
Released on 19 September 2017 Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star See it as a poster -
Released on 19 September 2022 This night time photograph of the coastal city lights of Portugal, Spain, and France, with the Bay of Biscay See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 SEP 1997 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 19 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 19, 1997
What space photo was released on September 19, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 1997 was "Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 19, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 94% lit.
What day of the week was September 19, 1997?
September 19, 1997 was a Friday, day 262 of the 365 days in 1997.
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