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Mars: A Journey's End
The Mars Pathfinder spacecraft is nearing the end of its seven-month journey, scheduled to land on Mars tomorrow, July 4th. This Hubble Space Telescope image of Mars, taken a few days ago, shows the weather conditions. The Pathfinder landing site, in the ancient floodplain Ares Vallis, is just right of center, about 500 miles southeast of where Viking 1 landed in 1976. Water ice clouds are visible, along with the Martian north polar cap.
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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 3 July 2023 Serene Supernova Aftermath See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 Clash of the Titans See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 NGC 3256 (HST) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2022 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2012 Hubble image of Herbig-Haro object HH 110 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUL 1997 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JUL 1997.
Questions about July 3, 1997
What space photo was released on July 3, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 1997 was "Mars: A Journey's End". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 3, 1997?
A new moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was July 3, 1997?
July 3, 1997 was a Thursday, day 184 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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