The sky on
your birthday.
PG 1115+080 A Ghost of Lensing Past
The gravity of a galaxy acts as a lens, bending light from a quasar directly behind it. This creates four separate images of the same distant quasar, as seen in this image. By analyzing these lensed images, astronomers can measure the universe's expansion rate. This phenomenon is a powerful tool for understanding cosmology.
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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 2 November 2006 Composite Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 X-ray Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 Visible-Light Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2006 Radio Image of Galaxy Cluster MS 0735 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 November 2020 A Waterfall of Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 NOV 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 2 NOV 1998.
Questions about November 2, 1998
What space photo was released on November 2, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 1998 was "PG 1115+080 A Ghost of Lensing Past". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 2, 1998?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was November 2, 1998?
November 2, 1998 was a Monday, day 306 of the 365 days in 1998.
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