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“Dunhuang Star Atlas” is copyrighted by J.-M. Bonnet-Bidaud (CEA, Saclay), F. Praderie (Obs. Paris) S. Whitfield (British Library). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis ancient Chinese map of Earth's northern sky is part of the Dunhuang Star Atlas, one of the most impressive documents in astronomy's history. It is the oldest complete star atlas known, dating to the years 649 to 684. Discovered at the Silk Road town of Dunhuang in 1907, it marks positions of over 1,300 stars. It also outlines 257 Chinese star groups or asterisms.
The Earth on 19 June 2009 · Bahamas
NASA Terra took this picture on 19 June 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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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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Released on 19 June 2023 On the edge of the Lagoon See it as a poster -
Released on 19 June 2003 CDF-S HST/ACS/WFC Full Mosaic See it as a poster -
Released on 19 June 2003 HDF-N HST/ACS/WFC Full Mosaic See it as a poster -
Released on 19 June 2023 The Pomerape (center top) and Payachata (center bottom) volcanoes and Chungará Lake, on the border between the nations See it as a poster -
Released on 19 June 2024 Bermuda From 265 Miles Above See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 JUN 2009.
Questions about June 19, 2009
What space photo was released on June 19, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 19, 2009 was "Dunhuang Star Atlas". 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 19, 2009?
A waning crescent moon, about 12% lit.
What day of the week was June 19, 2009?
June 19, 2009 was a Friday, day 170 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 19, 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.