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NGC 1097: Spiral Galaxy with Supernova
A supernova recently exploded in the lower arm of spiral galaxy NGC 1097. Supernova SN 2023rve was discovered last month and is likely the death explosion of a massive star, possibly leaving a black hole. NGC 1097 is 45 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. It is visible with a small telescope.
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The Sun on your day The Sun on 11 October 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 11 October 2023 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2012 Aurorae over Planet Earth See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2007 Titan North Polar Region See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2025 Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2021 A vivid aurora streams over the Earth as the International Space Station orbited 273 miles above the southern Indian See it as a poster -
Released on 11 October 2004 Alluvial Fan, China See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 OCT 2023 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 OCT 2023.
Questions about October 11, 2023
What space photo was released on October 11, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2023 was "NGC 1097: Spiral Galaxy with Supernova". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 11, 2023?
A waning crescent moon, about 12% lit.
What day of the week was October 11, 2023?
October 11, 2023 was a Wednesday, day 284 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 11, 2023?
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.
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