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Pluto's Bladed Terrain in 3D
This 3D view of Pluto's Tartarus Dorsa region combines two images taken by the New Horizons spacecraft. The stereo effect, visible with red/blue glasses, highlights the narrow, steep ridges that stretch for about 300 kilometers across the landscape. Shadows near the terminator, where Pluto's day meets night, emphasize the dramatic topography.
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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 2 April 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 2 April 2016 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 2016 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 2 APR 2016.
Questions about April 2, 2016
What space photo was released on April 2, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2016 was "Pluto's Bladed Terrain in 3D". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 2, 2016?
A waning crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 2016?
April 2, 2016 was a Saturday, day 93 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 2, 2016?
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?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.