The sky on
your birthday.
Sprint the Flying Space Camera
This is Sprint, NASA's first Autonomous Extravehicular Activity Robotic Camera, tested by the Space Shuttle Columbia crew. It is a robotic camera designed to float around the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, taking pictures. Sprint is about 50 percent larger than a soccer ball and helps astronauts with external inspections.
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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 10 December 2003 Andromeda Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2004 LMC region near the Tarantula Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2018 25 years of stunning definition See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2020 Region of the Sky Around HD 106906b See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2011 Ancient Supernova Revealed See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 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 10 DEC 1997.
Questions about December 10, 1997
What space photo was released on December 10, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 1997 was "Sprint the Flying Space Camera". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 10, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was December 10, 1997?
December 10, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 344 of the 365 days in 1997.
Was there a meteor shower on December 10, 1997?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 4 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.