The sky on
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GRB970228: What's There? Credit:
Astronomers are studying this fuzzy blob, hoping it's the key to the gamma-ray burst mystery. The bright object in the center is fading rapidly and is thought to be the first optical counterpart to a gamma-ray burst. If this object is housed in a galaxy, that galaxy should become identifiable once the central emission fades.
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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 7 April 2023 Cassiopeia A (MIRI Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Hubble’s view of Cassiopeia A See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7049 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2024 The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2026 Starstruck See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 APR 1997 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 APR 1997.
Questions about April 7, 1997
What space photo was released on April 7, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 1997 was "GRB970228: What's There? Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 7, 1997?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 7, 1997?
April 7, 1997 was a Monday, day 97 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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- 1997-03-08 COBE Dipole: Speeding Through the Universe Credit:
- 1997-03-31 NGC 3242: The 'Ghost of Jupiter' Planetary Nebula Credit:
- 1997-04-06 Mercury Astronauts and a Redstone Credit:
- 1997-04-08 Comet Hale-Bopp Over New York City Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-04-14 Hale-Bopp's Hoods Credit:
- 1997-05-07 Ultraviolet Venus Credit: