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NGC 2440: Cocoon of a New White Dwarf
NGC 2440 is a planetary nebula containing one of the hottest known white dwarf stars. The central white dwarf, visible as a bright dot, is the remnant of a star that has shed its outer layers. This ejected shell of gas, the nebula, expands into space like a cosmic cocoon.
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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 11 January 2004 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2006 Hubble's sharpest view of the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2020 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2021 Sculpted in Sculptor See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2023 NGC 346 (Hubble) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 January 2023 NGC 346 (Webb) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 JAN 2004 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 JAN 2004.
Questions about January 11, 2004
What space photo was released on January 11, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2004 was "NGC 2440: Cocoon of a New White Dwarf". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 11, 2004?
A waning gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was January 11, 2004?
January 11, 2004 was a Sunday, day 11 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 11, 2004?
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.