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Pictured: An Ancient Martian?
This highly magnified image shows a tube-like form believed by some to be a fossil of a simple Martian organism. The fossil, less than a hundredth the width of a human hair, was found in a meteorite ejected from Mars over 3.6 billion years ago. While the claim remains controversial, it sparked intense debate about the possibility of ancient life on Mars.
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Released on 16 August 2015 M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2020 NGC 6814: Grand Design Spiral Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2010 A snowstorm of distant galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2021 In the Heart of the Furnace See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2009 A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 AUG 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 16 AUG 1997.
Questions about August 16, 1997
What space photo was released on August 16, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 1997 was "Pictured: An Ancient Martian?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 16, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was August 16, 1997?
August 16, 1997 was a Saturday, day 228 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on August 16, 1997?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.