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Mir Dreams
This photo of the Mir space station was taken by astronauts on the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1996. Mir was orbiting about 350 kilometers above New Zealand's South Island. The station's spindly appendages and solar panels made it look like aying insect. Atlantis was approaching Mir for a docking maneuver, bringing astronaut Shannon W. Lucid for a five-month visit.
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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 26 August 2000 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2015 The night sky around the Twin Jet Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2013 Dark, dusty shells See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2009 The Trifid Nebula (full frame) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 2000 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 26 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 26, 2000
What space photo was released on August 26, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2000 was "Mir Dreams". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 2000?
A waning crescent moon, about 13% lit.
What day of the week was August 26, 2000?
August 26, 2000 was a Saturday, day 239 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 26, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.