The sky on
your birthday.
A Star Cluster Through Hale-Bopp's Tail Credit and Copyright:
Comet Hale-Bopp continues to impress, seen here passing in front of the M34 star cluster in Perseus. Many of the cluster's stars are visible through the comet's white dust tail. The bright blue ion tail shows several distinct streams. The comet will slowly fade as it recedes from both the Sun and Earth.
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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 16 April 2010 IC 1795 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 APR 1997.
Questions about April 16, 1997
What space photo was released on April 16, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 1997 was "A Star Cluster Through Hale-Bopp's Tail Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 1997?
A first quarter moon, about 65% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 1997?
April 16, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 106 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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- 1997-03-17 Comet Hale-Bopp Over Val Parola Pass Credit:
- 1997-04-09 ADONIS mosaic of the Her 36 area in M8
- 1997-04-15 Hale-Bopp and Plateau de Bure Interferometer Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-04-17 Pwyll: Icy Crater of Europa Credit:
- 1997-04-23 Antlia: A New Galactic Neighbor Credit and Copyright:
- 1997-05-16 Signed, "A Black Hole"