The sky on
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NGC 2440: Cocoon of a New White Dwarf
NGC 2440 is a planetary nebula, the cocoon cast off by a dying star. This nebula contains one of the hottest white dwarf stars known, visible as the bright dot near the center of the image. Our Sun will also become a white dwarf, but not for another five billion years. The ejected shell of gas creates a beautiful and complex structure in space.
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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 23 January 2005 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2023 Tempestuous Young Stars in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2013 Wide-field view of part of Orion in visible light See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2018 Ribbons and Pearls of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1398 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2019 October Revolution Island, Russia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 January 2017 Starbirth with a chance of winds? See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 JAN 2005 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 JAN 2005.
Questions about January 23, 2005
What space photo was released on January 23, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2005 was "NGC 2440: Cocoon of a New White Dwarf". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 23, 2005?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was January 23, 2005?
January 23, 2005 was a Sunday, day 23 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 23, 2005?
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.