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Seyfert Galaxy NGC 7742
This image of NGC 7742, a face-on spiral galaxy, shows a yolk-yellow center about 3,000 light-years across, ringed by blue star-forming regions. Located about 72 million light-years away in Pegasus, NGC 7742 is a Seyfert galaxy. Its nucleus is exceptionally bright at visible wavelengths, a characteristic of active spiral galaxies.
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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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In tropical astrology, 23 OCT 1998 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 OCT 1998.
Questions about October 23, 1998
What space photo was released on October 23, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 1998 was "Seyfert Galaxy NGC 7742". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 23, 1998?
A waxing crescent moon, about 8% lit.
What day of the week was October 23, 1998?
October 23, 1998 was a Friday, day 296 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on October 23, 1998?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
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