The sky on
your birthday.
Cyg X-1: Can Black Holes Form in the Dark?
Cygnus X-1, the Milky Way's most famous black hole, may have formed without a supernova explosion. Researchers suggest a massive star collapsed directly into a black hole. This challenges the common assumption that black holes are always heralded by spectacular explosions. The dynamic evidence is summarized in this image of the region.
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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 2 April 2005 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 2005 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 APR 2005.
Questions about April 2, 2005
What space photo was released on April 2, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2005 was "Cyg X-1: Can Black Holes Form in the Dark?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 2005?
A last quarter moon, about 43% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 2005?
April 2, 2005 was a Saturday, day 92 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 2, 2005?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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