The sky on
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Compton Observatory In Orbit
The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory was deployed into low Earth orbit nine years ago. This image, taken from the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1991, shows Compton's release, with interior reflections and Earth's limb visible. Compton's instruments could detect gamma rays, photons with energies 100,000 times greater than visible light, allowing it to explore the most energetic phenomena in the universe.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 8 April 2000 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2011 WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Take a tour of the stunning Gum 41 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2015 The sky around the young star MWC 480 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2023 M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Hidden in a dark cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 APR 2000 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 8 APR 2000.
Questions about April 8, 2000
What space photo was released on April 8, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2000 was "Compton Observatory In Orbit". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 8, 2000?
A waxing crescent moon, about 18% lit.
What day of the week was April 8, 2000?
April 8, 2000 was a Saturday, day 99 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 8, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.