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Hercules Galaxies
The Hercules Cluster is a collection of galaxies about 650 million light-years away. It contains many spiral galaxies, rich in gas and dust where new stars are forming, which appear with a blue tint in this composite image. There are fewer elliptical galaxies, which are older and lack star-forming material, showing a yellowish cast. Many galaxies in this cluster appear to be interacting or merging.
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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 27 August 2026 Striking star clusters and irregular clumps See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2018 GOODS-South Hubble Deep UV Legacy Field See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Arp 263 (crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2024 Peeking into Perseus (wide field view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 AUG 1998 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 AUG 1998.
Questions about August 27, 1998
What space photo was released on August 27, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 1998 was "Hercules Galaxies". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 27, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 24% lit.
What day of the week was August 27, 1998?
August 27, 1998 was a Thursday, day 239 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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