BIRTHDAY · 26 FEB 2004

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Galaxy Cluster in the Early Universe

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This image shows the galaxy cluster RDCS 1252.9-2927, one of the most massive known in the early universe. Optical and near-infrared data, shown in red, yellow, and green, reveal individual galaxies. X-ray data, in purple, highlight the hot gas between the galaxies, which is enriched with heavy elements forged in the hearts of stars. This cluster is a distant laboratory for studying how galaxies evolved.

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Galaxy Cluster in the Early Universe
2004-02-26 · ♓
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Galaxy Cluster in the Early Universe
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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PISCES

In tropical astrology, 26 FEB 2004 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 FEB 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 FEB 2004
DAY
Thursday
MOON
First quarter, 32% lit
POSITION
Day 57 of 366

Questions about February 26, 2004

What space photo was released on February 26, 2004?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2004 was "Galaxy Cluster in the Early Universe". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on February 26, 2004?

A first quarter moon, about 32% lit.

What day of the week was February 26, 2004?

February 26, 2004 was a Thursday, day 57 of the 366 days in 2004.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 26, 2004?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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