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A Lonely Neutron Star
This image, combining data from Hubble, ROSAT, and EUVE, shows an isolated neutron star. Neutron stars are the collapsed cores of massive stars. Astronomers can determine its size by measuring its brightness and temperature. Studying these lonely objects helps us understand the limits of how massive a star can be without becoming a black hole.
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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 26 September 2024 An infrared view of the Messier 22 globular cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 26 September 2012 Close-up view of the head of the Seagull Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 26 September 2010 Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tidal Tail See it as a poster -
Released on 26 September 2016 The hidden dark side of NGC 24 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 September 2011 An arc sculpted by gravity See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 SEP 1997 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 26, 1997
What space photo was released on September 26, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 1997 was "A Lonely Neutron Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 26, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 30% lit.
What day of the week was September 26, 1997?
September 26, 1997 was a Friday, day 269 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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