The sky on
your birthday.
Abell 2218: A Galaxy Cluster Lens
Gravity can bend light, as seen in this Hubble Space Telescope image of galaxy cluster Abell 2218. The cluster is so massive that its gravity acts as a lens, bending light from background galaxies. This distorts them into long, faint arcs, a clear example of gravitational lensing.
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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 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 1 FEB 2000.
Questions about February 1, 2000
What space photo was released on February 1, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2000 was "Abell 2218: A Galaxy Cluster Lens". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 1, 2000?
A waning crescent moon, about 15% lit.
What day of the week was February 1, 2000?
February 1, 2000 was a Tuesday, day 32 of the 366 days in 2000.
Is it free?
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