The sky on
your birthday.
Infrared Helix
The Helix Nebula, about 500 light years away in Aquarius, is a dying Sun-like star. This infrared image from the Infrared Space Observatory shows the expanding shells of molecular hydrogen gas. While dust is expected in such nebulae, its strong infrared radiation remains a mystery.
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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 1 September 2006 Our Chaotic Neighbor See it as a poster -
Released on 1 September 2006 What Old is New in the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 1 September 2010 Wide-field view of the field around NGC 4666 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 September 2014 Spiral in Serpens See it as a poster -
Released on 1 September 2015 Distant Neutrinos Detected Below Antarctic Ice See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 SEP 1997 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 1, 1997
What space photo was released on September 1, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 1997 was "Infrared Helix". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 1, 1997?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was September 1, 1997?
September 1, 1997 was a Monday, day 244 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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