The sky on
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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
High above the clouds, on La Palma in the Canary Islands, sits the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. This site is a premier location for astronomical observation due to its clear skies and stable atmosphere. Pictured here are several telescopes, including the 4.2-meter William Herschel Telescope. These instruments gather light from distant celestial objects, providing data for astronomers worldwide.
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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 19 August 2002 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2012 M72: A Globular Cluster of Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2015 The rich star cluster IC 4651 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2009 Nebula around star cluster RCW 38 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2010 Mass map of Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 August 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the bright star cluster IC 4651 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 AUG 2002 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 19 AUG 2002.
Questions about August 19, 2002
What space photo was released on August 19, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2002 was "Roque de los Muchachos Observatory". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 19, 2002?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 83% lit.
What day of the week was August 19, 2002?
August 19, 2002 was a Monday, day 231 of the 365 days in 2002.
Was there a meteor shower on August 19, 2002?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 6 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 19, 2002?
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.