The sky on
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COBE Hotspots: The Oldest Structures Known
This microwave image shows the entire sky, with the plane of our galaxy running horizontally through the center. This historic map comes from the first two years of data from NASA's COsmic Background Explorer, COBE. After processing, the map shows temperature variations in the early Universe as red 'spots.' These spots are the oldest, most distant structures known.
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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 7 February 2011 High-Resolution View from Mercury Flyby 1 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2006 Full ACS field of NGC 1309 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2021 Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 2025 LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 7 February 1996 Venus - Mead Crater See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 FEB 1998 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 FEB 1998.
Questions about February 7, 1998
What space photo was released on February 7, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 1998 was "COBE Hotspots: The Oldest Structures Known". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 7, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was February 7, 1998?
February 7, 1998 was a Saturday, day 38 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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