The sky on
your birthday.
Kepler's SNR from Chandra, Hubble, and Spitzer
Four hundred years ago, in 1604, Johannes Kepler observed a new star in the constellation Ophiuchus. This image combines data from the Chandra, Hubble, and Spitzer telescopes, showing the remnants of that supernova. The explosion left behind an expanding cloud of gas and dust, still glowing across multiple wavelengths. This composite view helps astronomers understand the powerful forces at play in a star's death.
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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 8 October 2004 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 8 October 2017 Dark Molecular Cloud Barnard 68 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 October 2026 FRB 20240304B (NIRCam clean image) See it as a poster -
Released on 8 October 2019 The Sun's glint beams off Lake Michigan in this southward view taken from the International Space Station orbiting 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 October 2020 Earth Observations See it as a poster -
Released on 8 October 2024 Hurricane Milton is pictured in the Gulf of Mexico See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 OCT 2004 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 OCT 2004.
Questions about October 8, 2004
What space photo was released on October 8, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2004 was "Kepler's SNR from Chandra, Hubble, and Spitzer". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 8, 2004?
A last quarter moon, about 31% lit.
What day of the week was October 8, 2004?
October 8, 2004 was a Friday, day 282 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 8, 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.