The sky on
your birthday.
Dextre Robot at Work on the Space Station
The Dextre robot at work on the International Space Station's Destiny Laboratory Module. This Canadian-built robot has three-meter-long arms that can attach power tools as fingers. In 2008, Dextre was completing tasks before the deployment of Japan's Kibo pressurized science laboratory.
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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 June 2008 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2002 Mississippi River Delta See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2018 Strings of homeless stars See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2014 Arrival and Departure at Phoebe See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2016 The Fornax Cluster of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 11 June 2020 Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 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 11 JUN 2008.
Questions about June 11, 2008
What space photo was released on June 11, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2008 was "Dextre Robot at Work on the Space Station". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 11, 2008?
A first quarter moon, about 52% lit.
What day of the week was June 11, 2008?
June 11, 2008 was a Wednesday, day 163 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 11, 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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