BIRTHDAY · 28 NOV 2003

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The Most Distant X-Ray Jet

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This X-ray image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory shows a cosmic jet of high-energy particles extending 100,000 light-years. The jet comes from quasar GB1508+5714, located 12 billion light-years away. This makes it the most distant energetic jet known, providing insight into the early universe.

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The Most Distant X-Ray Jet
2003-11-28 · ♐
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The Most Distant X-Ray Jet
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SAGITTARIUS

In tropical astrology, 28 NOV 2003 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 NOV 2003.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 NOV 2003
DAY
Friday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 19% lit
POSITION
Day 332 of 365

Questions about November 28, 2003

What space photo was released on November 28, 2003?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 28, 2003 was "The Most Distant X-Ray Jet". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on November 28, 2003?

A waxing crescent moon, about 19% lit.

What day of the week was November 28, 2003?

November 28, 2003 was a Friday, day 332 of the 365 days in 2003.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 28, 2003?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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