The sky on
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NGC 1068 and the X-Ray Flashlight
Spiral galaxy NGC 1068 might be hiding a powerful central X-ray source, likely a supermassive black hole. The X-rays are not directly visible to us, but are scattered into our line of sight by a dense torus of material surrounding the black hole. This creates an appearance similar to a flashlight held under the chin.
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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 11 July 2003 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 11 July 2019 Galaxy NGC 3147 See it as a poster -
Released on 11 July 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the quasar HE0109-3518 See it as a poster -
Released on 11 July 2018 Celestial Art See it as a poster -
Released on 11 July 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around the stellar cluster RCW 38 See it as a poster -
Released on 11 July 2022 The sun's glint beams off the Coral Sea northeast of Australia as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 JUL 2003 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 JUL 2003.
Questions about July 11, 2003
What space photo was released on July 11, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2003 was "NGC 1068 and the X-Ray Flashlight". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 11, 2003?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was July 11, 2003?
July 11, 2003 was a Friday, day 192 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 11, 2003?
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.