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SDSSJ1430: A Galaxy Einstein Ring
A cosmic mirage, this Einstein ring, SDSSJ1430, shows the light from a distant blue galaxy warped by the gravity of a closer white galaxy. The alignment is so precise that the background galaxy appears as a nearly complete ring. This effect was predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity.
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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 28 July 2008 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2010 Bright Lights, Green City See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2021 Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2025 A supernova-rich spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2010 The Carina Nebula around the Wolf: Rayet star WR 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2017 Noodle Mosaic of Saturn See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 JUL 2008 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 28 JUL 2008.
Questions about July 28, 2008
What space photo was released on July 28, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2008 was "SDSSJ1430: A Galaxy Einstein Ring". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 28, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 21% lit.
What day of the week was July 28, 2008?
July 28, 2008 was a Monday, day 210 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 28, 2008?
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.