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Star-Forming Region RCW38
The open star cluster RCW38 is located about 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Vela. It is a very young cluster, still shrouded in thick dust that blocks visible light. When viewed in infrared light, however, the dust becomes transparent, revealing the newly formed stars within.
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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 7 December 2011 Wide field view of the unusual double star SS Leporis See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2020 The Stellar Forge See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2015 Galactic politics See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2010 The Impressive Rays of Hokusai See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2022 Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 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 7 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 7, 1998
What space photo was released on December 7, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 1998 was "Star-Forming Region RCW38". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 7, 1998?
A waning gibbous moon, about 87% lit.
What day of the week was December 7, 1998?
December 7, 1998 was a Monday, day 341 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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