The sky on
your birthday.
A Dust Jet From Hale-Bopp
Comet Hale-Bopp, approaching the inner Solar System, is heated by sunlight, increasing its production of dust and gas. The icy nucleus is hidden within the coma, the surrounding cloud of dust and gas. Using a 2.2-meter telescope at the European Southern Observatory, astronomers detected an enormous jet of dust extending northward from the nucleus. These dust jets may come from vents on the comet's surface.
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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 29 July 2012 Star Cluster R136 Bursts Out See it as a poster -
Released on 29 July 2013 A spiral galaxy crowned by a star See it as a poster -
Released on 29 July 2015 The sky around the location of Nova Centauri 2013 See it as a poster -
Released on 29 July 2024 Galaxies in miniature See it as a poster -
Released on 29 July 2024 A waning crescent moon hangs against the black of space See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 JUL 1996 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 JUL 1996.
Questions about July 29, 1996
What space photo was released on July 29, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 1996 was "A Dust Jet From Hale-Bopp". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 29, 1996?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was July 29, 1996?
July 29, 1996 was a Monday, day 211 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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