The sky on
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Valles Marineris Perspective from Mars Express
Europe's Mars Express satellite has begun sending back detailed color images of Mars. This 3D perspective shows a reconstruction of part of the Valles Marineris. The orbiting satellite will map the entire Martian surface at high resolution, analyze mineral composition, and study the global atmospheric circulation.
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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 29 January 2004 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 29 January 2012 Molecular Cloud Barnard 68 See it as a poster -
Released on 29 January 2014 Storm of Stars in the Trifid Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 29 January 2023 Barnard 68: Dark Molecular Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 29 January 2018 A diamond in the rough See it as a poster -
Released on 29 January 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the nearby brown dwarf pair Luhman 16AB See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 JAN 2004.
Questions about January 29, 2004
What space photo was released on January 29, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 2004 was "Valles Marineris Perspective from Mars Express". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 29, 2004?
A first quarter moon, about 48% lit.
What day of the week was January 29, 2004?
January 29, 2004 was a Thursday, day 29 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 29, 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.