The sky on
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COMET - ASTRONOMY (KOHOUTEK)
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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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Released on 29 August 2006 The region around Cassiopeia A (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2012 Infrared view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2011 Astronomical vision test See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 The Carina Nebula in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 AUG 1973 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 AUG 1973.
Questions about August 29, 1973
What space photo was released on August 29, 1973?
"COMET - ASTRONOMY (KOHOUTEK)", from NASA's Image and Video Library, dated August 29, 1973.
What was the Moon's phase on August 29, 1973?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was August 29, 1973?
August 29, 1973 was a Wednesday, day 241 of the 365 days in 1973.
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