The sky on
your birthday.
Repairing Hubble
The first Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission, STS-61, was one of the most complex shuttle missions ever planned. Launched in December 1993 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, astronauts performed five spacewalks to repair the observatory. These repairs were crucial for Hubble to deliver the groundbreaking images it has since provided.
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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 November 2009 M83's Center from Refurbished Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2010 Atoms-for-Peace Galaxy Collision See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2022 Protostar L1527 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2011 Digitized Sky Survey image of Eta Carinae Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 16 November 2020 Cosmic Cinnamon Bun See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 NOV 1995 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 16 NOV 1995.
Questions about November 16, 1995
What space photo was released on November 16, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 1995 was "Repairing Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 16, 1995?
A last quarter moon, about 38% lit.
What day of the week was November 16, 1995?
November 16, 1995 was a Thursday, day 320 of the 365 days in 1995.
Was there a meteor shower on November 16, 1995?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peaks tomorrow.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.