The sky on
your birthday.
Active Galaxy NGC 1275
Active galaxy NGC 1275 is at the center of the Perseus Cluster of Galaxies. It is a strong source of X-rays and radio emission. This Hubble Space Telescope image shows galactic debris and glowing gas filaments, some 20,000 light-years long. NGC 1275 grows by absorbing entire galaxies, which feed a supermassive black hole at its core.
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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 22 August 2008 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2007 Serpens star forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2022 A Marvel of Galactic Morphology See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2016 An irregular island See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2011 TrES-2b: Dark Planet See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2018 Glaciers are pictured in the Qilian Mountain range of central China as the International Space Station orbited 252 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 AUG 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 22 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 22, 2008
What space photo was released on August 22, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2008 was "Active Galaxy NGC 1275". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 22, 2008?
A last quarter moon, about 67% lit.
What day of the week was August 22, 2008?
August 22, 2008 was a Friday, day 235 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 22, 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.