The sky on
your birthday.
On the Origin of Gold
Where did the gold in your jewelry originate? No one is completely sure. The relative average abundance in our Solar System appears higher than can be made in the early universe, in stars, or in typical supernova explosions. Some astronomers suggest that neutron-rich heavy elements like gold might be most easily made in rare neutron-rich explosions. The collision of neutron stars is one such event, depicted in this artist's illustration.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 11 September 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 11 September 2011 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2024 Wide-field view of the region of the sky around the R Doradus star See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2023 Measure of a great galactic disc See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2018 Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering view of Hurricane Florence the morning See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2023 The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia on the African continent is pictured from the International Space See it as a poster -
Released on 11 September 2013 Kuwait Oil Fields See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 SEP 2011 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 SEP 2011.
Questions about September 11, 2011
What space photo was released on September 11, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2011 was "On the Origin of Gold". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 11, 2011?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was September 11, 2011?
September 11, 2011 was a Sunday, day 254 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 11, 2011?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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