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Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglow: Supernova Connection
What causes gamma-ray bursts? This Hubble Space Telescope exposure shows the dwindling optical afterglow of a gamma-ray burst detected by the Beppo-SAX satellite on December 11, 2001. The burst's host galaxy, billions of light-years distant, is the faint smudge extending above and to the left of the afterglow. Rapid observations by the XMM-Newton satellite confirmed the fading X-ray light, suggesting a supernova connection.
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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 5 April 2002 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2018 Hubble view of the surroundings of a hidden neutron star in the Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Spiral Snapshot See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2017 Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2021 Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Exploded Star See it as a poster -
Released on 5 April 2019 This Is One Mars Rover With MOXIE See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 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 5 APR 2002.
Questions about April 5, 2002
What space photo was released on April 5, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2002 was "Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglow: Supernova Connection". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 5, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was April 5, 2002?
April 5, 2002 was a Friday, day 95 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 5, 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.