The sky on
your birthday.
The First Explorer
Fifty years ago, Explorer I was launched, marking the beginning of space exploration for the United States. This 30-pound satellite carried instruments to measure temperature, micrometeorite impacts, and the density of electrons and ions in space. Data from Explorer I led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts.
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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 1 February 2008 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2012 The star formation region NGC 3324 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2015 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2016 An often ignored beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 1996 Venus - Alpha Regio See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2020 Apollo 14 Heads for Home See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 FEB 2008 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 1 FEB 2008.
Questions about February 1, 2008
What space photo was released on February 1, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2008 was "The First Explorer". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 1, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was February 1, 2008?
February 1, 2008 was a Friday, day 32 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 1, 2008?
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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