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3-D Mars' North Pole
This dramatic 3D view of Mars' north pole comes from elevation data collected by an orbiting laser. In 1998, the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter on the Global Surveyor spacecraft sent laser pulses to the Martian surface. By measuring the reflection time, MOLA created a detailed topographic map. The map shows the ice cap is about three kilometers thick.
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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 16 December 2024 Seeing eye to eye See it as a poster -
Released on 16 December 2004 A new view of the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 16 December 2009 The star GJ1214 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 December 2008 NGC 2264 and the Christmas Tree cluster* See it as a poster -
Released on 16 December 2004 Helix Nebula: HST/CTIO Image See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 DEC 1998 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 16 DEC 1998.
Questions about December 16, 1998
What space photo was released on December 16, 1998?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 1998 was "3-D Mars' North Pole". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 16, 1998?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was December 16, 1998?
December 16, 1998 was a Wednesday, day 350 of the 365 days in 1998.
Was there a meteor shower on December 16, 1998?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
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