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NGC 4414: A Flocculent Spiral Galaxy
NGC 4414 is a flocculent spiral galaxy, a type of galaxy without well-defined spiral arms. This true-color image, taken with the Hubble Space Telescope, helps astronomers answer questions about dark matter. Stars and gas near the visible edge of spiral galaxies orbit the center so fast that the gravity from a large amount of unseen dark matter must be present to hold them together.
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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 3 April 2002 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2013 Taken Under the Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 NGC 1672 in Dorado (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2024 Unusual Nebula Pa 30 See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2023 Aftermath of a cosmic explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 3 April 2007 Stellar nursery in the arms of NGC 1672 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 APR 2002 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 APR 2002.
Questions about April 3, 2002
What space photo was released on April 3, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2002 was "NGC 4414: A Flocculent Spiral Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 3, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 68% lit.
What day of the week was April 3, 2002?
April 3, 2002 was a Wednesday, day 93 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 3, 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.