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Cyg X-1: Can Black Holes Form in the Dark?
Black holes are thought to form from the collapse of a massive star, usually heralded by a supernova explosion. This process is also a leading explanation for gamma-ray bursts. However, researchers suggest that Cygnus X-1, the Milky Way's most famous black hole, formed when a massive star collapsed without a supernova. Their dynamic evidence is summarized in this image of the region.
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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 12 June 2003 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2013 The star cluster NGC 3766 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2025 The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 1998 Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 A dishevelled irregular galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 Quasar J0100+2802 (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JUN 2003 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JUN 2003.
Questions about June 12, 2003
What space photo was released on June 12, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2003 was "Cyg X-1: Can Black Holes Form in the Dark?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 12, 2003?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 94% lit.
What day of the week was June 12, 2003?
June 12, 2003 was a Thursday, day 163 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 12, 2003?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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