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NGC 7009: The Saturn Nebula
The layers of the Saturn Nebula, NGC 7009, provide clues to its formation. This picture, taken in April 1996 and released in December 1997, helps us understand how a low-mass star transforms into a white dwarf. A computer model suggests the central star first expelled the green, barrel-shaped gas, which now confines stellar winds to create a jet.
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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 30 December 2019 Placed Among the Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2025 City lights outline the boot of Italy See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2021 The sun shines above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles above the Canadian See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2023 The sun's glint beams off a tranquil, blue Atlantic Ocean in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2011 The Diner at the Center of the Galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 DEC 1997 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 DEC 1997.
Questions about December 30, 1997
What space photo was released on December 30, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 1997 was "NGC 7009: The Saturn Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 30, 1997?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was December 30, 1997?
December 30, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 364 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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