The sky on
your birthday.
Doomed Star Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae, a star about 100 times more massive than the Sun, sits in the Keyhole Nebula. It's considered a candidate for a supernova, though we don't know when it will explode. About 150 years ago, it had an outburst that made it one of the brightest stars in the southern sky. This star is unique in that it's the only one known to emit natural LASER light.
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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 11 June 2002 Mississippi River Delta See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2018 Strings of homeless stars See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2014 Arrival and Departure at Phoebe See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2016 The Fornax Cluster of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2020 Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 JUN 1996 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 11 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 11, 1996
What space photo was released on June 11, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 1996 was "Doomed Star Eta Carinae". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 11, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was June 11, 1996?
June 11, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 163 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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