The sky on
your birthday.
Distant Galaxies in Radio Vision
Radio telescopes can combine their signals to create sharper images of distant galaxies. This image was made using a technique called Very Long Baseline Interferometry, combining data from a network of radio telescopes. It shows radio emissions from distant galaxies.
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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 February 2001 · Himalaya and Tibet See it as a poster -
Released on 8 February 2000 Radio galaxy Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 8 February 2024 Hubble traces 'string-of-pearls' star clusters in galaxy collisions See it as a poster -
Released on 8 February 2000 Tarantula Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 February 2012 ESO’s VLT reveals the Carina Nebula's hidden secrets See it as a poster -
Released on 8 February 2012 VLT image of the Carina Nebula in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 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 8 FEB 2001.
Questions about February 8, 2001
What space photo was released on February 8, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2001 was "Distant Galaxies in Radio Vision". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 8, 2001?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was February 8, 2001?
February 8, 2001 was a Thursday, day 39 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 8, 2001?
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.