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Hen-1357: New Born Nebula
Hen 1357, also called the Stingray Nebula, is the youngest known planetary nebula. Observations in the 1970s detected no nebular material, but this Hubble Space Telescope image from 1996 shows its emerging bubbles and rings of gas. The gas is energized by the hot central star as it nears the end of its life, evolving toward a white dwarf.
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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 3 April 2013 Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 NGC 1672 in Dorado (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2024 Unusual Nebula Pa 30 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2023 Aftermath of a cosmic explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 Stellar nursery in the arms of NGC 1672 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 APR 1998 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 APR 1998.
Questions about April 3, 1998
What space photo was released on April 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 1998 was "Hen-1357: New Born Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 40% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 1998?
April 3, 1998 was a Friday, day 93 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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