The sky on
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M16: Stars from Eagle's EGGs
These are the "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula, imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope. Inside these dense columns of gas and dust, new stars are forming, hidden from view. The intense ultraviolet light from massive, young stars erodes the pillars, exposing the nascent stars within their "EGGs," or evaporating gaseous globules.
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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 24 April 2005 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 NGC 3690 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 ESO 69-6 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 NGC 7469 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2017 A matter of distance See it as a poster -
Released on 24 April 2008 Arp 256 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 APR 2005 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 APR 2005.
Questions about April 24, 2005
What space photo was released on April 24, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2005 was "M16: Stars from Eagle's EGGs". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 24, 2005?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was April 24, 2005?
April 24, 2005 was a Sunday, day 114 of the 365 days in 2005.
Was there a meteor shower on April 24, 2005?
Yes: the Lyrid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 24, 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.