The sky on
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Supernova Factory NGC 2770
NGC 2770 is a spiral galaxy that has been unusually active in producing supernovae, the powerful explosions marking the death of massive stars. This image shows two still-bright supernovae and the location of a third, which has since faded, within the galaxy. Typically, an average spiral galaxy might see only one supernova per century, making NGC 2770 a supernova factory.
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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 18 January 2008 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 18 January 2018 Wide-field view of Abell 1758 (ground-based view) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 January 2021 Colours of the Lost Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 18 January 2019 View of the Earth's limb with an aurora See it as a poster -
Released on 18 January 2021 Earth's atmospheric glow and the aurora blanket the horizon as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 18 January 2024 The sun's last rays illuminate Earth's atmosphere and refract in the camera lense in this photograph of an orbital See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 JAN 2008 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 JAN 2008.
Questions about January 18, 2008
What space photo was released on January 18, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2008 was "Supernova Factory NGC 2770". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 18, 2008?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was January 18, 2008?
January 18, 2008 was a Friday, day 18 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 18, 2008?
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.