The sky on
your birthday.
The Hubble 5 Planetary Nebula
Hubble 5, also known as the Hubble Double Bubble Planetary Nebula, is formed by a hot wind of particles streaming from its central star system. This hot gas expands into the surrounding interstellar medium, creating a supersonic shock wave at its boundary. The excited gas then shines as electrons recombine with elements.
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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 January 2012 Digitized Sky Survey image of the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2012 VISTA’s look at the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 Digitized Sky Survey image of NGC 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2026 CTB 1: The Medulla Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 The starburst galaxy NGC 253 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 JAN 1998.
Questions about January 19, 1998
What space photo was released on January 19, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 1998 was "The Hubble 5 Planetary Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 19, 1998?
A last quarter moon, about 62% lit.
What day of the week was January 19, 1998?
January 19, 1998 was a Monday, day 19 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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