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Unusual Giant Galaxy NGC 1316
NGC 1316 is a giant galaxy with an unusual appearance. It has the size and shape of an elliptical galaxy, but also contains dust lanes and a disk, which are more common in spiral galaxies. Scientists believe these features could be the result of interactions with another galaxy over the past billion years. NGC 1316 has been studied for novae, which are stellar explosions, to help calibrate the universe's expansion.
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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 16 August 2015 M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2020 NGC 6814: Grand Design Spiral Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2010 A snowstorm of distant galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2021 In the Heart of the Furnace See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2009 A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 16, 2000
What space photo was released on August 16, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2000 was "Unusual Giant Galaxy NGC 1316". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 16, 2000?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was August 16, 2000?
August 16, 2000 was a Wednesday, day 229 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on August 16, 2000?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.