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Gravitational Lens and Quasar PG1115+080
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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 26 October 2020 Beauty From Chaos See it as a poster -
Released on 26 October 2019 Gravity's Grin See it as a poster -
Released on 26 October 2011 Does Pacman Have Teeth? See it as a poster -
Released on 26 October 2010 Looking Toward Mercury Horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 26 October 2015 Occator and Surrounding Terrain See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 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 26 OCT 1998.
Questions about October 26, 1998
What space photo was released on October 26, 1998?
"Gravitational Lens and Quasar PG1115+080", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on October 26, 1998.
What was the Moon's phase on October 26, 1998?
A first quarter moon, about 32% lit.
What day of the week was October 26, 1998?
October 26, 1998 was a Monday, day 299 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on October 26, 1998?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked 5 days ago.
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