The sky on
your birthday.
Atlantis to Orbit
The Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from its launchpad, a two-million-kilogram rocket bound for the International Space Station. This early morning launch in 2001 created a dramatic scene, as the shuttle ascended into orbit. Such events represent a pinnacle of human engineering and exploration.
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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 January 2010 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2017 Full disk of the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2017 ALMA observes the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2013 Overview of the Large Magellanic Cloud (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2018 Wide-field image of the sky around the globular star cluster NGC 3201 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2025 Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JAN 2010 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 17 JAN 2010.
Questions about January 17, 2010
What space photo was released on January 17, 2010?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2010 was "Atlantis to Orbit". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 17, 2010?
A waxing crescent moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was January 17, 2010?
January 17, 2010 was a Sunday, day 17 of the 365 days in 2010.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 17, 2010?
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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