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NGC 1850: Gas Clouds and Star Clusters
NGC 1850 is a unique star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, our neighboring galaxy. Our own Milky Way does not have globular clusters this young. Close inspection reveals two clusters: NGC 1850A, about 40 million years old, and a smaller, even younger group, NGC 1850B, with stars only about four million years old.
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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 24 December 2000 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 24 December 2018 Globular Cluster NGC 1466 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 December 2025 The sun’s glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 24 December 2012 A wanderer dancing the dance of stars and space See it as a poster -
Released on 24 December 2005 Earthrise See it as a poster -
Released on 24 December 2008 Earthrise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 DEC 2000 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 DEC 2000.
Questions about December 24, 2000
What space photo was released on December 24, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2000 was "NGC 1850: Gas Clouds and Star Clusters". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 24, 2000?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was December 24, 2000?
December 24, 2000 was a Sunday, day 359 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on December 24, 2000?
Yes: the Ursid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 24, 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.