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“NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula” is copyrighted by Jim Misti (acquisition), Robert Gendler (processing). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteLike delicate cosmic petals, these clouds of interstellar dust and gas have blossomed 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. Sometimes called the Iris Nebula, and cataloged as NGC 7023, it's not the only nebula to evoke the imagery of flowers. This digital image shows off the Iris Nebula's range of colors and symmetries. Within the Iris, dusty nebular material surrounds a massive, hot, young star.
The Earth on 4 November 2004 · Gobi Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 4 November 2004, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 4 NOV 2004 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 NOV 2004.
Questions about November 4, 2004
What space photo was released on November 4, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2004 was "NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on November 4, 2004?
A last quarter moon, about 58% lit.
What day of the week was November 4, 2004?
November 4, 2004 was a Thursday, day 309 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 4, 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.