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“Semeis 147: Supernova Remnant” is copyrighted by Steve Mandel. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteSimeis 147 is a faint supernova remnant in Taurus, covering nearly three degrees of the sky. This corresponds to a width of 150 light-years at its estimated distance of 3,000 light-years. The image reveals intricate filaments within this stellar debris cloud. Astronomer Steve Mandel accumulated over eight hours of exposure time to create this detailed view.
The Earth on 30 August 2002 · Empty Quarter, Arabia
NASA Terra took this picture on 30 August 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 30 August 2020 NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 AUG 2002 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 30 AUG 2002.
Questions about August 30, 2002
What space photo was released on August 30, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2002 was "Semeis 147: Supernova Remnant". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on August 30, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 54% lit.
What day of the week was August 30, 2002?
August 30, 2002 was a Friday, day 242 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 30, 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.