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LDN 1471: A Windblown Star Cavity
This unusual parabolic structure, known as LDN 1471, is an illuminated cavity created by a newly forming star. The protostar, seen as the bright source at the peak of the parabola, is experiencing a stellar outflow. This outflow interacts with the surrounding material in the Perseus Molecular Cloud, causing it to brighten. We only see one side of the cavity; the other is hidden by dark dust.
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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 17 November 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 November 2024 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2009 Around the nova V445 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 1999 The Crab Nebula in Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2025 Finding star clusters in the Lost Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2020 A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2021 Twin Rover Twins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 NOV 2024 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 NOV 2024.
Questions about November 17, 2024
What space photo was released on November 17, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2024 was "LDN 1471: A Windblown Star Cavity". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 17, 2024?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was November 17, 2024?
November 17, 2024 was a Sunday, day 322 of the 366 days in 2024.
Was there a meteor shower on November 17, 2024?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 17, 2024?
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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