The sky on
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M32: Blue Stars in an Elliptical Galaxy
Elliptical galaxies are known for their old, red stars, but the centers of some, like M32, emit unexpectedly high amounts of blue and ultraviolet light. This Hubble Space Telescope image shows blue light, which in spiral galaxies comes from massive, young, hot stars. This contrasts with the older, cooler stars thought to compose most ellipticals.
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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 November 2014 Scarlet and smoke See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2025 Revisiting an unusual spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2009 Gigantic structure of galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2008 Aftermath of Hurricane Ike along Texas Coast See it as a poster -
Released on 3 November 2003 N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud (central region) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 NOV 1999 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 3 NOV 1999.
Questions about November 3, 1999
What space photo was released on November 3, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 1999 was "M32: Blue Stars in an Elliptical Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 3, 1999?
A waning crescent moon, about 28% lit.
What day of the week was November 3, 1999?
November 3, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 307 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.