The sky on
your birthday.
Mars Soil Sample Ready to Analyze
The Phoenix Lander, which arrived on Mars two weeks prior, is preparing to analyze a soil sample. This image shows the dirt-filled scoop approaching one of the Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer's (TEGA) eight ovens. Inside, the soil will be baked, and emitted gases will be categorized by a mass spectrometer. Scientists hope to discover what surprises are hidden within the Martian soil, particularly any light-colored material that might be ice.
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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 8 June 2008 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 MC-30 Mare Australe Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 Global Color Views of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the giant globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 Comparison of the field of view of VST/OmegaCAM and other telescopes See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 JUN 2008 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 8 JUN 2008.
Questions about June 8, 2008
What space photo was released on June 8, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2008 was "Mars Soil Sample Ready to Analyze". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 8, 2008?
A waxing crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was June 8, 2008?
June 8, 2008 was a Sunday, day 160 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 8, 2008?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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