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V4641 Sgr: The Closest Black Hole Candidate
An object many astronomers believe is a black hole has been found only 1500 light-years from Earth, making it the closest black hole candidate. Although dramatic explosions emanate from the object, it is far enough away that we are in no danger. V4641 was imaged just after emitting an outburst in the radio band. Jets, which lasted only minutes, are visible.
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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 17 January 2017 Full disk of the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2017 ALMA observes the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2013 Overview of the Large Magellanic Cloud (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2018 Wide-field image of the sky around the globular star cluster NGC 3201 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2025 Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JAN 2000 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 17 JAN 2000.
Questions about January 17, 2000
What space photo was released on January 17, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2000 was "V4641 Sgr: The Closest Black Hole Candidate". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 17, 2000?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was January 17, 2000?
January 17, 2000 was a Monday, day 17 of the 366 days in 2000.
Is it free?
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