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Colliding Supernova Remnants
When a massive star dies, it explodes as a supernova, sending its material hurtling outwards. These expanding clouds of gas and dust are called supernova remnants. They gradually slow down as they sweep up interstellar material. The image shows two such remnants that are colliding, merging their material into a single, larger structure.
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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 2 October 2023 Glowing rosy in the dark See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2025 Location in the sky of the rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 (infrared) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2025 Location in the sky of the rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 (visible light) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2007 Extreme star cluster bursts into life in new Hubble image See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2022 Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 OCT 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 2 OCT 1997.
Questions about October 2, 1997
What space photo was released on October 2, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 1997 was "Colliding Supernova Remnants". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 2, 1997?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was October 2, 1997?
October 2, 1997 was a Thursday, day 275 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.