The sky on
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Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown Credit:
Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) are one of astronomy's greatest mysteries, with spectacular explosions occurring about once a day. No one knows what causes them or how far away they are. This map shows the positions of over 800 bursts detected by the BATSE instrument on NASA's Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, distributed randomly across the sky.
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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 23 November 1998 Hubble Deep Field South--Multiple windows on the Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 23 November 2015 The last waltz See it as a poster -
Released on 23 November 2020 The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean creating a bright golden sheen as the International Space Station orbited See it as a poster -
Released on 23 November 2010 Mercury Vast Expanses of Smooth Plains See it as a poster -
Released on 23 November 2013 Comet ISON See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 NOV 1996 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 23, 1996
What space photo was released on November 23, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 1996 was "Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 23, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 94% lit.
What day of the week was November 23, 1996?
November 23, 1996 was a Saturday, day 328 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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