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N70 Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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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 17 November 2009 Around the nova V445 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 1999 The Crab Nebula in Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2025 Finding star clusters in the Lost Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2020 A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2021 Twin Rover Twins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 NOV 1999.
Questions about November 17, 1999
What space photo was released on November 17, 1999?
"N70 Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud", from the European Southern Observatory, released on November 17, 1999.
What was the Moon's phase on November 17, 1999?
A first quarter moon, about 65% lit.
What day of the week was November 17, 1999?
November 17, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 321 of the 365 days in 1999.
Was there a meteor shower on November 17, 1999?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peak tonight.
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