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Galileo Demonstrates the Telescope
Galileo Galilei didn't invent the telescope, but he made it famous. He was the first to turn one to the sky, discovering craters on our Moon, moons orbiting Jupiter, sunspots, and Venus's phases. These observations, made between 1609 and 1610, supported the idea that Earth was not the center of the universe.
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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 30 August 2021 A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2025 Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Tropical Storm Danielle See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Hurricane Earl See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2020 NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 30, 1996
What space photo was released on August 30, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 1996 was "Galileo Demonstrates the Telescope". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 30, 1996?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was August 30, 1996?
August 30, 1996 was a Friday, day 243 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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