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Galactic Center Flicker Indicates Black Hole
Observations by the Chandra X-ray Observatory revealed that Sagittarius A*, the bright X-ray source at the very center of our Milky Way, flickered dramatically. This rapid brightening suggests a small, compact source, leading many astronomers to believe it indicates the presence of a black hole. The flickering event points to the black hole's activity at our galaxy's core.
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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 10 September 2001 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2019 Pluto in True Color See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2015 The area around SpARCS1049+56 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2014 The globular star cluster Messier 54 See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2012 NGC 7090: An actively star-forming galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 10 September 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular star cluster Messier 54 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 SEP 2001 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 SEP 2001.
Questions about September 10, 2001
What space photo was released on September 10, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2001 was "Galactic Center Flicker Indicates Black Hole". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 10, 2001?
A last quarter moon, about 50% lit.
What day of the week was September 10, 2001?
September 10, 2001 was a Monday, day 253 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 10, 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.