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Water Claimed in Evaporating Planet HD 209458b
The exoplanet HD 209458b is so close to its star that its atmosphere is boiling away into space. Astronomers have claimed to detect water vapor in the gases escaping the planet. If true, this would be the first discovery of water on a planet outside our solar system. HD 209458b is a 'hot Jupiter' type of planet, a gas giant orbiting very close to its star.
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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 17 April 2007 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Hubble’s cross-section of the cosmos See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2014 Digitized Sky Survey Image around CLASS B1608+656 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2021 Inside the Flame Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Webb captures the spectacular galactic merger Arp 220 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 April 2023 Hubble spotlights a swirling spiral See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 APR 2007 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 17 APR 2007.
Questions about April 17, 2007
What space photo was released on April 17, 2007?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2007 was "Water Claimed in Evaporating Planet HD 209458b". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 17, 2007?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was April 17, 2007?
April 17, 2007 was a Tuesday, day 107 of the 365 days in 2007.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 17, 2007?
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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