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Apollo 14: A View from Antares
From the window of Apollo 14's Lunar Module Antares, astronaut Ed Mitchell snapped a series of photos. This mosaic, assembled by Apollo Lunar Surface Journal editor Eric Jones, shows the lunar surface after the astronauts' second and final walk on the Moon. In the foreground is their two-wheeled Modular Equipment Transporter. The view looks across the Fra Mauro highlands to the northwest of the landing site.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 5 February 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 5 February 2011 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2013 The Cosmic Hearth See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2009 Unusual spiral NGC 4921 in the Coma Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 in visible and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 5 February 2008 NGC 1132 wide-field (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 FEB 2011 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 5 FEB 2011.
Questions about February 5, 2011
What space photo was released on February 5, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2011 was "Apollo 14: A View from Antares". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 5, 2011?
A waxing crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was February 5, 2011?
February 5, 2011 was a Saturday, day 36 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 5, 2011?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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