The sky on
your birthday.
In the Center of Spiral M77
The Hubble Space Telescope looked into the center of the spiral galaxy M77 in 1994. Astronomers found a network of filamentary gas and opaque dust within this active galactic nucleus. This dusty chaos and bright gas clouds suggest a powerful central object.
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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 September 2024 Wide-field view of the region of the sky around the R Doradus star See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2023 Measure of a great galactic disc See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2018 Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering view of Hurricane Florence the morning See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2023 The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia on the African continent is pictured from the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2013 Kuwait Oil Fields See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 SEP 1996 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 SEP 1996.
Questions about September 11, 1996
What space photo was released on September 11, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 1996 was "In the Center of Spiral M77". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 11, 1996?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was September 11, 1996?
September 11, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 255 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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