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Supernova 1996cl in Distant Cluster
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Released on 19 August 2012 M72: A Globular Cluster of Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2015 The rich star cluster IC 4651 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2009 Nebula around star cluster RCW 38 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2010 Mass map of Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the bright star cluster IC 4651 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 AUG 1998 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 AUG 1998.
Questions about August 19, 1998
What space photo was released on August 19, 1998?
"Supernova 1996cl in Distant Cluster", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on August 19, 1998.
What was the Moon's phase on August 19, 1998?
A waning crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was August 19, 1998?
August 19, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 231 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on August 19, 1998?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 6 days ago.
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