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Abell 2218: A Galaxy Cluster Lens
Gravity can bend light, and this Hubble Space Telescope image of galaxy cluster Abell 2218 shows it. The cluster's immense gravity acts like a lens, distorting light from galaxies behind it. These background galaxies appear as stretched-out arcs, a cosmic lensing effect. The cluster is about three billion light-years away.
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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 11 January 2006 Hubble's sharpest view of the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2020 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2021 Sculpted in Sculptor See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2023 NGC 346 (Hubble) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2023 NGC 346 (Webb) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 JAN 1998 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 11 JAN 1998.
Questions about January 11, 1998
What space photo was released on January 11, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 1998 was "Abell 2218: A Galaxy Cluster Lens". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 11, 1998?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was January 11, 1998?
January 11, 1998 was a Sunday, day 11 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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