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Starburst Ring in Galaxy NGC 1317 Credit:
Stars typically form in dense gas clouds within a spiral galaxy's arms. However, in galaxy NGC 1317, a burst of star formation created an unusual ring around its barred nucleus. The visible light image on the left shows older, redder stars, while the ultraviolet image on the right, from the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope, highlights the hotter, younger stars in the starburst ring.
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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 December 2009 Wide-field view of the Fornax Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2007 Mackenzie River Delta, Canada See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2024 Galaxy cluster MACS J1423 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2007 Wide-field view of HD 189733b and surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2009 The region of Orion’s Belt and the Flame Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 DEC 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 11 DEC 1996.
Questions about December 11, 1996
What space photo was released on December 11, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 1996 was "Starburst Ring in Galaxy NGC 1317 Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 11, 1996?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was December 11, 1996?
December 11, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 346 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on December 11, 1996?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 3 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.