The sky on
your birthday.
X-Ray Stars Of Orion
The Great Nebula of Orion is the closest large stellar nursery to Earth, about 1500 light-years away. This Chandra X-ray image shows the massive stars of the Trapezium cluster, which power much of the nebula's visible glow. The sheer number of other stars visible in X-rays indicates the region is teeming with young, energetic stars.
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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 -
Released on 4 February 2025 Galaxy LEDA 1313424 See it as a poster -
Released on 4 February 2021 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 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 4 FEB 2000.
Questions about February 4, 2000
What space photo was released on February 4, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2000 was "X-Ray Stars Of Orion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 4, 2000?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was February 4, 2000?
February 4, 2000 was a Friday, day 35 of the 366 days in 2000.
Is it free?
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