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“M13: A Great Globular Cluster of Stars” is copyrighted by Danny Lee Russell �. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteM13 is one of the most prominent and best-known globular clusters. Visible with binoculars in Hercules, it is often one of the first objects found by curious skygazers. M13 is home to over 100,000 stars, spans over 150 light-years across, and lies over 20,000 light-years distant. It is over 12 billion years old.
The Earth on 17 June 2009 · Gobi Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 17 June 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 17 June 2019 The full moon is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 254 miles above the Pacific Ocean northeast of Guam See it as a poster -
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Released on 17 June 2019 Spiral, elliptical, irregular See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JUN 2009 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 17 JUN 2009.
Questions about June 17, 2009
What space photo was released on June 17, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2009 was "M13: A Great Globular Cluster of Stars". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on June 17, 2009?
A waning crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was June 17, 2009?
June 17, 2009 was a Wednesday, day 168 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 17, 2009?
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.