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Black Holes Are Black
Black holes are defined by their event horizons, a boundary beyond which nothing, not even light, can escape. X-ray astronomers using the Chandra Observatory found direct evidence for these event horizons in binary star systems. These systems, known as X-ray novae, consist of a normal star transferring material to a black hole, which emits X-rays as it's consumed.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 19 January 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2012 Digitized Sky Survey image of the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2012 VISTA’s look at the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 Digitized Sky Survey image of NGC 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2026 CTB 1: The Medulla Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 The starburst galaxy NGC 253 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 JAN 2001 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 19 JAN 2001.
Questions about January 19, 2001
What space photo was released on January 19, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2001 was "Black Holes Are Black". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 19, 2001?
A waning crescent moon, about 27% lit.
What day of the week was January 19, 2001?
January 19, 2001 was a Friday, day 19 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 19, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.