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Neutron Star Earth
Imagine our Earth as a neutron star. Its gravity would be so immense it would warp spacetime around it. Light from background constellations like Orion would bend, creating multiple, distorted images. The entire surface would be visible at once, even the 'back' side, due to this extreme lensing. This computer-generated image helps us visualize these incredible effects, showing how light behaves in the presence of such a dense object.
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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 16 June 2011 Spectacular Hubble view of Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2025 Small but mighty See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2014 A dwarf galaxy ravaged by grand design See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2008 Inside the Coma Cluster of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2026 Bulge fossil fragment Terzan 5 (Webb and Hubble image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 JUN 1995 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 JUN 1995.
Questions about June 16, 1995
What space photo was released on June 16, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 1995 was "Neutron Star Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 1995?
A waning gibbous moon, about 89% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 1995?
June 16, 1995 was a Friday, day 167 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.