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A3827: Galactic Cannibal
Abell 3827 is a galaxy cluster where the central galaxy is actively consuming smaller ones. The remnants of five galaxies are visible, merging into the supergiant at the cluster's core. This image, taken in false color, shows the ongoing process of galactic cannibalism. The light from this distant cluster has traveled for about 1.5 billion years to reach us.
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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 31 August 2015 A galactic maelstrom See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2020 A Tilted Wonder See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the remarkable star SDSS J102915+172927 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2014 Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2023 The Moon's image is refracted due to Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 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 31 AUG 1998.
Questions about August 31, 1998
What space photo was released on August 31, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 1998 was "A3827: Galactic Cannibal". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 31, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 64% lit.
What day of the week was August 31, 1998?
August 31, 1998 was a Monday, day 243 of the 365 days in 1998.
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