The sky on
your birthday.
NGC 6070: First Light for Sloan
The graceful spiral galaxy NGC 6070 is 100 million light-years distant in the constellation Serpens. This image marks 'First Light' for the Sloan Digital Sky Survey's new telescope. Located at Apache Point Observatory, this instrument will map a quarter of the entire sky in detail.
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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 10 June 2024 A Koi-smic fish See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2026 Abell S1063 galaxy cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2008 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (DSS2 excerpt, ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the red giant star L2 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2015 The area around NGC 6503 (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 JUN 1998 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 JUN 1998.
Questions about June 10, 1998
What space photo was released on June 10, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 1998 was "NGC 6070: First Light for Sloan". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 10, 1998?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was June 10, 1998?
June 10, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 161 of the 365 days in 1998.
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