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NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy
NGC 4631 is a large spiral galaxy, similar in size to our Milky Way. We see it edge-on, about 25 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its slightly distorted shape has earned it the nickname 'The Whale Galaxy.' This image shows its dark dust clouds, bright blue star clusters, and purplish star-forming regions.
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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 23 January 2004 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2023 Tempestuous Young Stars in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2013 Wide-field view of part of Orion in visible light See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2018 Ribbons and Pearls of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1398 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2019 October Revolution Island, Russia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2017 Starbirth with a chance of winds? See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2004 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 JAN 2004.
Questions about January 23, 2004
What space photo was released on January 23, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2004 was "NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 23, 2004?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was January 23, 2004?
January 23, 2004 was a Friday, day 23 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 23, 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.