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Hyperion: Largest Known Galaxy Proto-Supercluster
Astronomers used the Very Large Telescope array in Chile to find Hyperion, the largest known galaxy proto-supercluster. This enormous structure, spanning 300 million light years, contains about 5,000 times the mass of our Milky Way. It formed when the universe was very young, offering clues about early galaxy formation.
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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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The Sun on your day The Sun on 23 October 2018 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 23 October 2018 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 23 October 2017 Cosmic archaeology See it as a poster -
Released on 23 October 2023 A dynamic duo … or trio? See it as a poster -
Released on 23 October 2024 NGC 602 (Hubble image) See it as a poster -
Released on 23 October 2024 NGC 602 (Webb image) See it as a poster -
Released on 23 October 2019 Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 OCT 2018 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 23 OCT 2018.
Questions about October 23, 2018
What space photo was released on October 23, 2018?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2018 was "Hyperion: Largest Known Galaxy Proto-Supercluster". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 23, 2018?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was October 23, 2018?
October 23, 2018 was a Tuesday, day 296 of the 365 days in 2018.
Was there a meteor shower on October 23, 2018?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 23, 2018?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.