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Hubble sees supersonic exhaust from nebula
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Released on 17 December 2014 Wide-field view of the bright star clusters Messier 47 and Messier 46 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 December 2015 HH 24 (ground-based view) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 December 2013 Hubble image of variable star RS Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 17 December 2012 The Needle Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 17 December 2014 The star cluster Messier 47 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 DEC 1997 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 DEC 1997.
Questions about December 17, 1997
What space photo was released on December 17, 1997?
"Hubble sees supersonic exhaust from nebula", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on December 17, 1997.
What was the Moon's phase on December 17, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was December 17, 1997?
December 17, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 351 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on December 17, 1997?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
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