The sky on
your birthday.
Message from Earth
In 1974, a message was broadcast from Earth towards the globular star cluster M13, using the Arecibo Observatory. This message, a string of 1s and 0s, was mostly ceremonial. Even if received, M13 is so far away that it would take tens of thousands of years for the message to arrive.
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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 17 July 2003 Ground-based image of the galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Sky around galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2017 Dim and diffuse See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 A cosmic master of disguise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 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 17 JUL 1997.
Questions about July 17, 1997
What space photo was released on July 17, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 1997 was "Message from Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 17, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was July 17, 1997?
July 17, 1997 was a Thursday, day 198 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.