The sky on
your birthday.
Why is QSO 1229+204 so Bright?
This barred spiral galaxy hosts a quasar in its center, lighting up brighter than almost anything in the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope had to be used to resolve the host galaxy around QSO 1229+204. Hubble then revealed that this galaxy is in the process of colliding with another.
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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 24 August 2010 Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689 Magnifies the Dark Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2016 The sky around Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2010 Wide-field view of the sky around the star HD 10180 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2006 Spirit Discovers New Class of Igneous Rocks See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2008 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 AUG 1996 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 24 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 24, 1996
What space photo was released on August 24, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 1996 was "Why is QSO 1229+204 so Bright?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 24, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was August 24, 1996?
August 24, 1996 was a Saturday, day 237 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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