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NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide
NGC 1316 is an enormous elliptical galaxy that appears to have consumed a smaller spiral galaxy about 100 million years ago. Evidence includes the dark dust lanes, which are characteristic of spirals. This image also shows unusually small globular star clusters, a mystery for astronomers to solve.
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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 22 February 2018 Jebels Awenat and Arkenu, Libya See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2020 Central Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2021 Eye in the Sky See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 1991 Dramatic eruption on Comet Halley surprises astronomers See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2022 Wide-Field View of Arp 143 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 FEB 1999 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 FEB 1999.
Questions about February 22, 1999
What space photo was released on February 22, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 1999 was "NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 22, 1999?
A first quarter moon, about 41% lit.
What day of the week was February 22, 1999?
February 22, 1999 was a Monday, day 53 of the 365 days in 1999.
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