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GRO J1655-40: Evidence for a Spinning Black Hole
At the center of GRO J1655-40, hot gas swirls around what is likely a black hole. Studies of the light from this gas show an unusual flickering, 450 times per second. Combined with an estimated mass seven times that of our Sun, this rapid flickering provides evidence for a black hole that is spinning.
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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 26 December 2004 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2017 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2011 Faint galaxy with popping pink features See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2022 Hubble Spies a Long-Armed Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2012 2012 in MESSENGER Images See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2019 The shadow of the Moon is cast over portions of Malaysia and the Philippines during today's solar eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2004 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 DEC 2004.
Questions about December 26, 2004
What space photo was released on December 26, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2004 was "GRO J1655-40: Evidence for a Spinning Black Hole". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 26, 2004?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was December 26, 2004?
December 26, 2004 was a Sunday, day 361 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 26, 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.