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Olympus Mons on Mars: The Largest Volcano
Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano in our solar system. It rises 24 kilometers high and spans 550 kilometers across. This shield volcano formed from fluid lava, and its immense size is possible due to Mars's low gravity and lack of tectonic plate motion. The Mars Global Surveyor, which arrived at Mars just last week, will photograph the planet in detail for the next three years.
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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 15 September 2026 IC 348 Crop: Central star cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 IC 348 Crop: Stars and faint outflows See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2016 The sky around the active galaxy Markarian 1018 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 Star-forming region IC 348 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2020 Like two galaxies nearing each other, this nighttime shot from the International Space Station shows the well-lit See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 15, 1997
What space photo was released on September 15, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 1997 was "Olympus Mons on Mars: The Largest Volcano". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 15, 1997?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was September 15, 1997?
September 15, 1997 was a Monday, day 258 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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