The sky on
your birthday.
Half Dome Rock on Mars
The Mars Pathfinder mission discovered this rock, Half Dome, in 1997. The Sojourner rover explored it during its extended mission. The rover's instruments examined the rock's shape and fine textures, helping scientists understand the geology of Mars. Even after its primary mission, Pathfinder continued to send back valuable data.
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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 30 September 2009 Hubble views NGC 4522 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2009 Digitized Sky Survey Image of NGC 4402 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2013 Unveiling distant stars and galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2024 Playing against type See it as a poster -
Released on 30 September 2009 Hubble views NGC 4402 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 SEP 1997.
Questions about September 30, 1997
What space photo was released on September 30, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 30, 1997 was "Half Dome Rock on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 30, 1997?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was September 30, 1997?
September 30, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 273 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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