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“NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula” is copyrighted by J. C. Cuillandre & G. Fahlman (CFHT Staff), CFHT. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteNGC 2244 is a bright open cluster of stars located at the heart of the Rosette Nebula. These stars formed only four million years ago from the surrounding gas. Their intense light and stellar winds ionize the hydrogen gas, creating the nebula's red emission glow. The cluster's activity defines the nebula's complex appearance.
The Earth on 17 March 2002 · Sahara, Algeria
NASA Terra took this picture on 17 March 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 17 MAR 2002 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 MAR 2002.
Questions about March 17, 2002
What space photo was released on March 17, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2002 was "NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on March 17, 2002?
A waxing crescent moon, about 13% lit.
What day of the week was March 17, 2002?
March 17, 2002 was a Sunday, day 76 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 17, 2002?
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.