The sky on
your birthday.
Vela Supernova Remnant in X-ray
When a star explodes, it creates a fireball of hot gas that expands in all directions. As this gas slams into the interstellar medium, it heats up and glows in X-rays. The ROSAT satellite captured these X-rays, showing for the first time that the Vela supernova explosion was roughly spherical. Irregularities in the interstellar medium give Vela an uneven appearance.
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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 12 June 2013 The star cluster NGC 3766 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2025 The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 1998 Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 A dishevelled irregular galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 Quasar J0100+2802 (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 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 12 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 12, 1996
What space photo was released on June 12, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 1996 was "Vela Supernova Remnant in X-ray". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 12, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was June 12, 1996?
June 12, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 164 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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