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M81 and M82: GALEX Full Field
This full-field view from the GALEX observatory shows the galaxy pair M81 and M82 in ultraviolet light. GALEX, the Galaxy Evolution Explorer, studies star formation and galaxy evolution. M81, a spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way, shows young, blue stars in its arms.
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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 30 December 2004 · Himalaya and Tibet See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2019 Placed Among the Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2025 City lights outline the boot of Italy See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2021 The sun shines above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles above the Canadian See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2023 The sun's glint beams off a tranquil, blue Atlantic Ocean in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2011 The Diner at the Center of the Galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 DEC 2004 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 DEC 2004.
Questions about December 30, 2004
What space photo was released on December 30, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2004 was "M81 and M82: GALEX Full Field". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 30, 2004?
A waning gibbous moon, about 86% lit.
What day of the week was December 30, 2004?
December 30, 2004 was a Thursday, day 365 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 30, 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.