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GRO J1655-40: Evidence for a Spinning Black Hole
At the center of a swirling disk of hot gas, a black hole is likely hidden. Observations of the gas around GRO J1655-40 reveal unusual flickering 450 times a second. This rate, combined with a mass estimate of seven times our Sun, suggests a spinning black hole.
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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 28 May 2006 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2014 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Spiral Galaxy M81 Details 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Wide-field image showing the region of M81 and M82 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2018 A green cosmic arc See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Hubble photographs grand design spiral galaxy M81 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 MAY 2006 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 28 MAY 2006.
Questions about May 28, 2006
What space photo was released on May 28, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2006 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 May 28, 2006?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was May 28, 2006?
May 28, 2006 was a Sunday, day 148 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 28, 2006?
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.