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NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge
NGC 4565, also called the Needle Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy viewed edge-on from Earth. This sharp image reveals its bulging central core, dominated by older, yellowish stars. The core is dramatically cut by obscuring dust lanes that lace through the galaxy's thin disk. It is a popular target for springtime telescopic tours in Coma Berenices.
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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 9 April 2004 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2003 Really hot stars See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Tight and bright See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2018 A colossal cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2014 The planetary nebula Abell 33 captured using ESO's Very Large Telescope See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 APR 2004 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 APR 2004.
Questions about April 9, 2004
What space photo was released on April 9, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2004 was "NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 9, 2004?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was April 9, 2004?
April 9, 2004 was a Friday, day 100 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 9, 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.