The sky on
your birthday.
M101: An Ultraviolet View Credit:
The Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT) on the Space Shuttle Endeavour captured this view of the giant spiral galaxy Messier 101. The colors, from purple to white, show increasing ultraviolet light intensity. This light comes mainly from clouds of gas containing newly formed stars, many times more massive than the sun.
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 8 June 1998 MC-30 Mare Australe Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 Global Color Views of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the giant globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 Comparison of the field of view of VST/OmegaCAM and other telescopes See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 1997 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JUN 1997.
Questions about June 8, 1997
What space photo was released on June 8, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 1997 was "M101: An Ultraviolet View Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 8, 1997?
A waxing crescent moon, about 8% lit.
What day of the week was June 8, 1997?
June 8, 1997 was a Sunday, day 159 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.