The sky on
your birthday.
Centaurus A: X-Rays from an Active Galaxy
Centaurus A is a giant elliptical galaxy with its core hidden by a thick lane of dust. The Chandra X-ray Observatory observed this active galaxy. A striking feature in the X-ray view is a 30,000 light-year long jet blasting from its core.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 August 2001 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
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 2001 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 2001.
Questions about August 16, 2001
What space photo was released on August 16, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2001 was "Centaurus A: X-Rays from an Active Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 16, 2001?
A waning crescent moon, about 9% lit.
What day of the week was August 16, 2001?
August 16, 2001 was a Thursday, day 228 of the 365 days in 2001.
Was there a meteor shower on August 16, 2001?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 16, 2001?
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.