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Clyde W. Tombaugh: 1906-1997 Credit and Copyright:
Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto, is pictured here in 1995 with a telescope he built in 1927. He used discarded farm machinery and car parts to construct this 9-inch Newtonian reflector. Tombaugh, who passed away on January 17, 1997, at the age of 90, made detailed drawings of planetary surfaces with this very instrument before his groundbreaking discovery. Today would have been his 91st birthday.
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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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Released on 4 February 2011 Zeta Oph: Runaway Star See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2024 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2019 The darkness within? See it as a poster -
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Released on 4 February 2021 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 FEB 1997 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 FEB 1997.
Questions about February 4, 1997
What space photo was released on February 4, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 1997 was "Clyde W. Tombaugh: 1906-1997 Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 1997?
A waning crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 1997?
February 4, 1997 was a Tuesday, day 35 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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