The sky on
your birthday.
Mars Pathfinder's Landing Site
The Viking Orbiter captured this image of Mars in 1976, showing the landing site of the Mars Pathfinder. While the surface appears rocky from the ground, from orbit, Mars is covered with craters. The twin peaks to the west of the landing site are visible, dominating the horizon in many Pathfinder photographs.
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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 24 July 2008 Abell 1703 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Hubble image of galaxy cluster MACS J0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Mass map of galaxy cluster MCS J0416.1 to 2403 using strong and weak lensing See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2026 One-sided spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 2218 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUL 1997 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JUL 1997.
Questions about July 24, 1997
What space photo was released on July 24, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 1997 was "Mars Pathfinder's Landing Site". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 24, 1997?
A waning gibbous moon, about 79% lit.
What day of the week was July 24, 1997?
July 24, 1997 was a Thursday, day 205 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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