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Hoag's Object: A Nearly Perfect Ring Galaxy
Hoag's Object, discovered in 1950, is an unusual galaxy with a nearly perfect ring structure. An outer ring of bright blue, young stars surrounds a central ball of much redder, older stars. Between these two components is a dark gap. The formation of this unique ring galaxy, including its remarkably circular shape, is still a subject of ongoing study by astronomers.
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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 18 February 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 18 February 2024 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the unusual binary star V471 Tauri See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2009 Australia Wildfires Extract a Heavy Toll in Lives, Land See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2018 LL Ori and the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2019 Picturesque poison See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2005 Enceladus Mosaic See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 FEB 2024 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 FEB 2024.
Questions about February 18, 2024
What space photo was released on February 18, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 2024 was "Hoag's Object: A Nearly Perfect Ring Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 18, 2024?
A first quarter moon, about 63% lit.
What day of the week was February 18, 2024?
February 18, 2024 was a Sunday, day 49 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 18, 2024?
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.
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