The sky on
your birthday.
The Subaru Telescope
On Mauna Kea, the Subaru Telescope's 8.3-meter mirror is the largest single-piece optical mirror ever made. The telescope is so thin that its precise shape can be adjusted. Subaru is a new addition to the class of optical telescopes using mirrors larger than 8 meters in diameter.
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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 1 February 2012 The star formation region NGC 3324 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2015 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2016 An often ignored beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 1996 Venus - Alpha Regio See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2008 The First Explorer See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 FEB 1999 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 1 FEB 1999.
Questions about February 1, 1999
What space photo was released on February 1, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 1999 was "The Subaru Telescope". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 1, 1999?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was February 1, 1999?
February 1, 1999 was a Monday, day 32 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.