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AFGL 2591: A Massive Star Acts Up
AFGL 2591 is a massive young star, only about a million years old. It is actively expelling dust-laced gas, forming a nebula over 500 times the diameter of our Solar System in just the last 10,000 years. This infrared image was captured by the NIRI instrument on one of the largest ground-based telescopes.
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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 29 August 2001 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2006 The region around Cassiopeia A (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2012 Infrared view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2011 Astronomical vision test See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 The Carina Nebula in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 AUG 2001.
Questions about August 29, 2001
What space photo was released on August 29, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2001 was "AFGL 2591: A Massive Star Acts Up". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 29, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was August 29, 2001?
August 29, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 241 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 29, 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.