The sky on
your birthday.
Star-Forming Region RCW38 from 2MASS
The star-forming region RCW38 hides many of its stars in visible light. Thick dust absorbs the light. However, when viewed in infrared light, like in this image from 2MASS, many stars are revealed. This is because dust is less effective at absorbing infrared light.
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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 17 July 2002 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Ground-based image of the galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Sky around galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2017 Dim and diffuse See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 A cosmic master of disguise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JUL 2002 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JUL 2002.
Questions about July 17, 2002
What space photo was released on July 17, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2002 was "Star-Forming Region RCW38 from 2MASS". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 17, 2002?
A first quarter moon, about 49% lit.
What day of the week was July 17, 2002?
July 17, 2002 was a Wednesday, day 198 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 17, 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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