The sky on
your birthday.
Mars: A Sheer Close-up
As the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft orbited Mars, its cameras captured sharp views of the planet's surface. This image of Valles Marineris shows sheer mountain cliffs over 3,200 feet tall. The extensive layering in the triangular mountain face was an unexpected discovery.
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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 13 November 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the star cluster NGC 3572 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2023 Same galaxy, different filters See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2008 DSS image of Fomalhaut (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2003 Distributory Fan Near Holden Crater See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2011 The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 NOV 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 13 NOV 1997.
Questions about November 13, 1997
What space photo was released on November 13, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 1997 was "Mars: A Sheer Close-up". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 13, 1997?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was November 13, 1997?
November 13, 1997 was a Thursday, day 317 of the 365 days in 1997.
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