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Galileo Demonstrates the Telescope
Galileo didn't invent the telescope, but he improved it and pointed it at the sky. He saw craters on the Moon, moons around Jupiter, spots on the Sun, and phases of Venus. These observations, made by Galileo between 1609 and his death in 1642, supported the idea that the Earth was not the center of 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 14 October 2001 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 14 October 2013 A special spiral galaxy for over 200 000 Facebook fans See it as a poster -
Released on 14 October 2024 A yet better view See it as a poster -
Released on 14 October 2009 Barnard's Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 14 October 2015 Part of the Coalsack Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 14 October 2024 Fireworks of newborn stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 OCT 2001 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 OCT 2001.
Questions about October 14, 2001
What space photo was released on October 14, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 14, 2001 was "Galileo Demonstrates the Telescope". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 14, 2001?
A waning crescent moon, about 9% lit.
What day of the week was October 14, 2001?
October 14, 2001 was a Sunday, day 287 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 14, 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.