The sky on
your birthday.
Supernova 1987a Fireball Resolved Credit:
Ten years ago, Supernova 1987a was observed, the closest supernova since the invention of the telescope, in the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy. The explosion catapulted a tremendous amount of gas, light, and neutrinos into interstellar space. When observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1994, large, strange rings were discovered whose origin is still a mystery.
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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 24 January 2004 Valles Marineris from Mars Express See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2016 Star Cluster R136 Bursts Out See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2017 Supernova SN 2014C Optical and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2011 The secret of stellar youth See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2022 Strike! See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JAN 1997 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JAN 1997.
Questions about January 24, 1997
What space photo was released on January 24, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 1997 was "Supernova 1987a Fireball Resolved Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 24, 1997?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was January 24, 1997?
January 24, 1997 was a Friday, day 24 of the 365 days in 1997.
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