The sky on
your birthday.
Stars of NGC 206
NGC 206 is a star cluster within the Andromeda Galaxy, one of the largest star-forming regions in our local group of galaxies. The bright blue stars of NGC 206 indicate its youth. Astronomers are searching for variable stars here, particularly pulsating Cepheids and eclipsing binary systems, to accurately determine its distance.
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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 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 1999 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 APR 1999.
Questions about April 2, 1999
What space photo was released on April 2, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 1999 was "Stars of NGC 206". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 1999?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 1999?
April 2, 1999 was a Friday, day 92 of the 365 days in 1999.
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