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The International Space Station from Orbit
The International Space Station is the largest human-made object ever to orbit Earth. Late last month, Space Shuttle Discovery visited and resupplied the station. The Expedition 11 crew, a Russian and an American astronaut, currently operate the ISS. After departing, Discovery's crew captured this view of the orbiting station, showing its modules, trusses, and expansive solar arrays.
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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 2005 · Caspian 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 2005 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 2005.
Questions about August 16, 2005
What space photo was released on August 16, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2005 was "The International Space Station from Orbit". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 16, 2005?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 86% lit.
What day of the week was August 16, 2005?
August 16, 2005 was a Tuesday, day 228 of the 365 days in 2005.
Was there a meteor shower on August 16, 2005?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 16, 2005?
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.