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A Quasar Portrait Gallery
Quasars, or quasi-stellar objects, lie near the edge of the observable universe. They emit prodigious amounts of energy, visible across billions of light-years. Many astronomers believe a quasar's central engine is a giant black hole fueled by infalling gas, dust, and stars. This gallery of quasar portraits was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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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 6 December 2005 Rhea: Full Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 6 December 2012 Wide-field view of the area around NGC 922 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 December 2010 Hubble peers deeply into the Eagle Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 December 1994 Hubble observes the lost ancestors to our Milky Way galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 December 2012 The Carina Nebula imaged by the VLT Survey Telescope See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 DEC 1997 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 DEC 1997.
Questions about December 6, 1997
What space photo was released on December 6, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 1997 was "A Quasar Portrait Gallery". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 6, 1997?
A first quarter moon, about 41% lit.
What day of the week was December 6, 1997?
December 6, 1997 was a Saturday, day 340 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.