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APOD is Two Years Old Today
This image depicts astronomer Tycho Brahe demonstrating a celestial globe to Emperor Rudolph II. It marked the second anniversary of the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). In Tycho's era, humanity was mapping the Earth and the solar system. Today, we continue to explore, with new discoveries like gamma-ray burst counterparts on the horizon.
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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 June 2011 Spectacular Hubble view of Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2025 Small but mighty See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2014 A dwarf galaxy ravaged by grand design See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2008 Inside the Coma Cluster of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2026 Bulge fossil fragment Terzan 5 (Webb and Hubble image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 JUN 1997.
Questions about June 16, 1997
What space photo was released on June 16, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 1997 was "APOD is Two Years Old Today". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 1997?
June 16, 1997 was a Monday, day 167 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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