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Voyager's Preview of Galileo at Ganymede
Voyager captured this view of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, before Galileo arrived to study it up close. Galileo, launched in 1989, dropped a probe into Jupiter's atmosphere and then began orbiting the gas giant. This image was a preview of the detailed exploration Galileo would undertake, including its first close flyby of Ganymede.
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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 27 June 2017 Dantu Crater See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2023 The Sh2-284 nebula, imaged by the VLT Survey Telescope See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2023 The sky around the Sh2-284 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2012 Wide-field view of the parent star of the famous exoplanet Tau Boötis b See it as a poster -
Released on 27 June 2011 Hiding in plain sight: the elusive Carina dwarf galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 JUN 1996 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 27, 1996
What space photo was released on June 27, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 1996 was "Voyager's Preview of Galileo at Ganymede". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 27, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 85% lit.
What day of the week was June 27, 1996?
June 27, 1996 was a Thursday, day 179 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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