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M87's Energetic Jet
An energetic jet from the core of giant elliptical galaxy M87 stretches outward for 5,000 light-years. This monstrous jet appears as a knotted and irregular structure, detected across the spectrum from X-ray to optical to radio wavelengths. The emission is likely created as high-energy electrons spiral along magnetic field lines, a process called synchrotron radiation. Ultimately, this cosmic blowtorch is powered by the supermassive black hole at M87's center.
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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 December 2004 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2009 Wide-field view of the Fornax Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2007 Mackenzie River Delta, Canada See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2024 Galaxy cluster MACS J1423 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2007 Wide-field view of HD 189733b and surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2009 The region of Orion’s Belt and the Flame Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 DEC 2004 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 11 DEC 2004.
Questions about December 11, 2004
What space photo was released on December 11, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 2004 was "M87's Energetic Jet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 11, 2004?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was December 11, 2004?
December 11, 2004 was a Saturday, day 346 of the 366 days in 2004.
Was there a meteor shower on December 11, 2004?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 11, 2004?
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.