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NGC 6826: The Blinking Eye
NGC 6826, also known as the Blinking Eye Nebula, is a planetary nebula formed by a dying sun-like star. The star's outer layers are cast off, creating an expanding emission nebula that lasts for about 10,000 years. This phase is brief compared to a star's 10-billion-year lifespan. Planetary nebulae like this one offer insights into stellar evolution.
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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 December 2019 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 NGC 613 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2003 A dusty beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2024 Messier 2 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 December 2025 Dwarf stars in a glittering sky See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 DEC 1997.
Questions about December 19, 1997
What space photo was released on December 19, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 1997 was "NGC 6826: The Blinking Eye". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 19, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 76% lit.
What day of the week was December 19, 1997?
December 19, 1997 was a Friday, day 353 of the 365 days in 1997.
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