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Uranus: The Tilted Planet
Uranus is the third largest planet in our Solar System, after Jupiter and Saturn. It is composed mostly of rock and ices, with a thick hydrogen and helium atmosphere. The blue hue of Uranus' atmosphere comes from the small amount of methane, which preferentially absorbs red light. The Voyager 2 spacecraft snapped this picture in 1986, the only spacecraft ever to visit Uranus.
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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 26 August 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia 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 2001 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 2001.
Questions about August 26, 2001
What space photo was released on August 26, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2001 was "Uranus: The Tilted Planet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 2001?
A first quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was August 26, 2001?
August 26, 2001 was a Sunday, day 238 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 26, 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.