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M27: The Dumbbell Nebula
The Dumbbell Nebula, also known as M27, was discovered in 1764 by Charles Messier. It is a planetary nebula, the type of nebula our Sun will form when nuclear fusion in its core ceases. M27 is one of the brightest planetary nebulae and can be seen in the constellation Vulpecula.
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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 18 February 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the unusual binary star V471 Tauri See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2009 Australia Wildfires Extract a Heavy Toll in Lives, Land See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2018 LL Ori and the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2019 Picturesque poison See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2005 Enceladus Mosaic See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 FEB 1998.
Questions about February 18, 1998
What space photo was released on February 18, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 1998 was "M27: The Dumbbell Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 18, 1998?
A last quarter moon, about 57% lit.
What day of the week was February 18, 1998?
February 18, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 49 of the 365 days in 1998.
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