The sky on
your birthday.
Neptune through Adaptive Optics
From Earth's surface, Neptune usually appears as a fuzzy blotch. The blurring effects of the Earth's atmosphere deny clearer images. By distorting mirrors in the telescope itself in time with the changing atmosphere, these effects can be greatly reduced. The 10-meter Keck II telescope in Hawaii used adaptive optics to capture this image.
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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 18 February 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the unusual binary star V471 Tauri See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2009 Australia Wildfires Extract a Heavy Toll in Lives, Land See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2018 LL Ori and the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2019 Picturesque poison See it as a poster -
Released on 18 February 2005 Enceladus Mosaic See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 FEB 2000.
Questions about February 18, 2000
What space photo was released on February 18, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 2000 was "Neptune through Adaptive Optics". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 18, 2000?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was February 18, 2000?
February 18, 2000 was a Friday, day 49 of the 366 days in 2000.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.