The sky on
your birthday.
The Radio Sky: Tuned to 408MHz
This map of the radio sky was created by tuning radio telescopes to 408MHz. Large dish antennas at Jodrell Bank, MPIfR, and Parkes Observatory gathered the data in the 1970s. Cosmic radio waves at this frequency are generated by high-energy electrons spiraling along magnetic fields. The galactic plane runs horizontally through the center of this false-color image.
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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 5 February 2005 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2013 The Cosmic Hearth See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Unusual spiral NGC 4921 in the Coma Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 in visible and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 wide-field (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 FEB 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 5 FEB 2005.
Questions about February 5, 2005
What space photo was released on February 5, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2005 was "The Radio Sky: Tuned to 408MHz". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 5, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 15% lit.
What day of the week was February 5, 2005?
February 5, 2005 was a Saturday, day 36 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 5, 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.