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Unusual Spires Found on Comet Wild 2
Comet Wild 2 has unusual spires, some as long as 100 meters, jutting from its surface. The Stardust spacecraft captured these unexpected features in 2004, unlike anything seen on other comets or asteroids. Close-ups of Wild 2 also reveal long cliffs, deep pits, and craters. Scientists are still working to understand how these unique structures formed.
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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 22 June 2004 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 22 June 2011 X-rays, dark matter and galaxies in cluster Abell 2744 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 June 2011 Pandora’s Cluster: The merging galaxy cluster Abell 2744 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 June 2011 X-rays, dark matter and galaxies in the cluster Abell 2744 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 June 2011 Pandora’s Cluster (combined Hubble and VLT view) See it as a poster -
Released on 22 June 2010 Hubble view of the huge star formation region N11 in the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 JUN 2004 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JUN 2004.
Questions about June 22, 2004
What space photo was released on June 22, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2004 was "Unusual Spires Found on Comet Wild 2". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 22, 2004?
A waxing crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was June 22, 2004?
June 22, 2004 was a Tuesday, day 174 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 22, 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.