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Diffraction Spikes: When Stars Look Like Crosses
Bright stars in telescope images often show unusual appendages called diffraction spikes. These are caused by the support rods inside reflecting telescopes. Light waves deflect as they pass near these rods, scattering away from their original path. This optical effect is a common feature in astronomical photographs of bright objects.
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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 November 2013 Hubble's last look at Ccomet ISON before perihelion See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2018 Different generations See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2012 A loose spiral galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2013 Globular Cluster M15 from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around Apep See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 NOV 1997 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 NOV 1997.
Questions about November 19, 1997
What space photo was released on November 19, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 1997 was "Diffraction Spikes: When Stars Look Like Crosses". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 19, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was November 19, 1997?
November 19, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 323 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on November 19, 1997?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.