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Fragments of Comet LINEAR
Comet LINEAR (C/1999 S4 LINEAR) fragmented during its first trip through the inner solar system. This enhanced image shows the comet's nucleus as a flock of 'mini-comets' embedded in gas and dust. Astronomers recorded this image using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope.
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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 11 August 2010 Extracts from the VISTA Magellanic Cloud Survey view of the Tarantula Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 11 August 2025 Low brightness, high interest See it as a poster -
Released on 11 August 2013 M74: The Perfect Spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 11 August 2026 IRS 3 Field (MIRI image) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 August 2021 Perseid Meteor Shower See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 AUG 2000 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 11 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 11, 2000
What space photo was released on August 11, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2000 was "Fragments of Comet LINEAR". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 11, 2000?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 85% lit.
What day of the week was August 11, 2000?
August 11, 2000 was a Friday, day 224 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on August 11, 2000?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 2 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.