The sky on
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Moving Echoes Around SN 1987A
The light from Supernova 1987A, a star that exploded in 1987, continues to travel through space. When it hits a cloud of dust, the dust lights up, creating a 'light echo.' The photo shows how these echoes appear to move over time as the light travels further into the dust cloud. The lower image, taken later, shows the illuminated dust cloud farther to the left.
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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 24 October 2016 Youthful NGC 362 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 October 1990 Most distant "normal'' galaxy known, G 0102 190 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 October 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around NGC 2467 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 October 2006 Globular cluster 47 Tucanae (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 October 2020 Industrial mining activity is pictured in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, which is one of the most arid places See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 OCT 1997 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 OCT 1997.
Questions about October 24, 1997
What space photo was released on October 24, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 1997 was "Moving Echoes Around SN 1987A". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 24, 1997?
A last quarter moon, about 45% lit.
What day of the week was October 24, 1997?
October 24, 1997 was a Friday, day 297 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on October 24, 1997?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.