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Doomed Star Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae, a massive star about 100 times the size of our Sun, sits in the Keyhole Nebula. It may explode in a supernova, though no one knows when. About 170 years ago, it had an unusual outburst that made it one of the brightest stars in the southern sky. It is the only star known to emit natural LASER light.
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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 20 February 2026 The stellar lifecycle in a nearby spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 20 February 2025 Messier 87 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 February 2017 Astronomical cooperation See it as a poster -
Released on 20 February 2017 A CLASH of galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 20 February 2023 Cosmic Contortions See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 FEB 2019 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 20 FEB 2019.