The sky on
your birthday.
Deep Space 1
Deep Space 1, a probe with an ion drive, has been operating smoothly since its restart. This advanced propulsion system generates about 1/50th of a pound of thrust, roughly the force needed to hold up a single sheet of paper. While not designed for rapid acceleration, this steady, low-power thrust is ideal for long-duration space missions.
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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 3 December 2009 Eta Carinae and the Keyhole Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Omega Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Trumpler 14 in the Carina Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Omega Centauri with the NTT See it as a poster -
Released on 3 December 2009 Messier 55 (M55) globular cluster See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 DEC 1998 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 3, 1998
What space photo was released on December 3, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 1998 was "Deep Space 1". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 3, 1998?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was December 3, 1998?
December 3, 1998 was a Thursday, day 337 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.