The sky on
your birthday.
Balloon TIGER
The Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder, or TIGER, is a two-ton experiment carried by a helium balloon. It launched from McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and flew for over 31 days. TIGER measures cosmic rays, high-energy particles that travel through space.
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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 1 February 2002 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2012 The star formation region NGC 3324 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2015 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2016 An often ignored beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 1996 Venus - Alpha Regio See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2008 The First Explorer See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 FEB 2002 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 1 FEB 2002.
Questions about February 1, 2002
What space photo was released on February 1, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2002 was "Balloon TIGER". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 1, 2002?
A waning gibbous moon, about 85% lit.
What day of the week was February 1, 2002?
February 1, 2002 was a Friday, day 32 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 1, 2002?
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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