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Sparkling Star May Indicate Galactic Composition
Astronomers with the MACHO Collaboration noticed a star in the Small Magellanic Cloud twinkle slightly. The specific type of sparkling indicated a multiple-star microlensing event was in progress. Microlensing is a rare phenomenon where gravity deflects light so prominently that background sources appear to have their brightness amplified. This observation provides insights into the composition of the galaxy.
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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 24 June 2024 This is all that’s left of a giant star See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2024 Galaxy cluster SPT-CL J0615−5746 (wide-field view) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2013 The Porpoise Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2013 Inseparable galactic twins See it as a poster -
Released on 24 June 2022 The sun's glint beams off the Caspian Sea in this photograph from the International Space Station as it was orbiting See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUN 1998 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JUN 1998.
Questions about June 24, 1998
What space photo was released on June 24, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 1998 was "Sparkling Star May Indicate Galactic Composition". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 24, 1998?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was June 24, 1998?
June 24, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 175 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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