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GRB 980703: A Reassuring Redshift
Astronomers once debated the distance to gamma-ray bursts, wondering if they were in our galaxy or far beyond. In 1997, GRB 970508 showed a redshift of 0.8, indicating a vast distance. This observation, made with the BeppoSAX satellite, was a significant step in understanding these powerful cosmic explosions.
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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 July 2011 The COSMOS field See it as a poster -
Released on 13 July 2011 Wide-field view of the COSMOS field See it as a poster -
Released on 13 July 2011 The COSMOS field (unannotated) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 July 2020 A frEGGs-cellent Discovery See it as a poster -
Released on 13 July 2010 A cosmic concoction in NGC 2467 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 JUL 1998 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 JUL 1998.
Questions about July 13, 1998
What space photo was released on July 13, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 1998 was "GRB 980703: A Reassuring Redshift". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 13, 1998?
A waning gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was July 13, 1998?
July 13, 1998 was a Monday, day 194 of the 365 days in 1998.
Is it free?
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