The sky on
your birthday.
Planetary Nebula Mz3: The Ant Nebula
The Ant Nebula, Mz3, is a planetary nebula, gas cast off by a dying star similar to our Sun. Yet, its shape is far from the expected sphere. Astronomers speculate a hidden companion star or magnetic fields from the central star might be shaping the gas, which is expanding at 1,000 kilometers per second.
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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 5 February 2001 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2013 The Cosmic Hearth See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Unusual spiral NGC 4921 in the Coma Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 in visible and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 wide-field (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 FEB 2001 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 5 FEB 2001.
Questions about February 5, 2001
What space photo was released on February 5, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2001 was "Planetary Nebula Mz3: The Ant Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 5, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was February 5, 2001?
February 5, 2001 was a Monday, day 36 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 5, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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