The sky on
your birthday.
A Message From Earth
In 1974, a message was broadcast from Earth towards the globular star cluster M13. This diagram, made of ones and zeros, was sent from the Arecibo Observatory. While mostly ceremonial, it was an attempt at extraterrestrial communication. Even if received, M13 is so far away that it would take thousands of years for a reply to reach us.
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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 23 January 2023 Tempestuous Young Stars in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2013 Wide-field view of part of Orion in visible light See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2018 Ribbons and Pearls of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1398 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2019 October Revolution Island, Russia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2017 Starbirth with a chance of winds? See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2000 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 23 JAN 2000.
Questions about January 23, 2000
What space photo was released on January 23, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2000 was "A Message From Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 23, 2000?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was January 23, 2000?
January 23, 2000 was a Sunday, day 23 of the 366 days in 2000.
Is it free?
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