The sky on
your birthday.
The Trail of the Intruder Credit:
The Cartwheel galaxy got its distinctive shape from a head-on collision with a smaller galaxy. This image, combining visible light and radio observations, tracks the path of the intruder galaxy. The collision created a ripple effect, triggering a ring of new star formation that expands outward from the impact site.
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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 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha (annotated) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2020 Centuries Before Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2025 Lifting the veil See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2010 The Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 FEB 1997 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 FEB 1997.
Questions about February 24, 1997
What space photo was released on February 24, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 1997 was "The Trail of the Intruder Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 24, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was February 24, 1997?
February 24, 1997 was a Monday, day 55 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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