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NGC 6712: Galactic Globular Cluster
This image from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope shows the globular cluster NGC 6712. Globular clusters are ancient groupings of up to a million stars, orbiting high above the galactic plane. Astronomers believe NGC 6712 is slowly dissolving, losing fainter stars into the Milky Way's halo.
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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 25 February 2019 The two mysterious populations of NGC 2419 See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2026 Exposed Cranium Nebula (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2026 Exposed Cranium Nebula (MIRI image) See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2009 The Helix Nebula* See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2026 Different molecules in the centre of the Milky Way observed with ALMA See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 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 25 FEB 1999.
Questions about February 25, 1999
What space photo was released on February 25, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 1999 was "NGC 6712: Galactic Globular Cluster". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 25, 1999?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 73% lit.
What day of the week was February 25, 1999?
February 25, 1999 was a Thursday, day 56 of the 365 days in 1999.
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