The sky on
your birthday.
Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232
Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232 is a good example of how much we can see, and how much we cannot. This image, taken by one of the Very Large Telescopes, shows millions of bright stars and dark dust in spiral arms. Bright blue stars in open clusters are sprinkled along the arms, and dark lanes of interstellar dust are between them. The unseen mass, dark matter, is the dominant component of this galaxy.
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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 24 August 2008 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2010 Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689 Magnifies the Dark Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2016 The sky around Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2010 Wide-field view of the sky around the star HD 10180 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2006 Spirit Discovers New Class of Igneous Rocks See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2011 Dark Murky Clouds in the Bright Milky Way See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 AUG 2008 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 24 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 24, 2008
What space photo was released on August 24, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2008 was "Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 24, 2008?
A last quarter moon, about 46% lit.
What day of the week was August 24, 2008?
August 24, 2008 was a Sunday, day 237 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 24, 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.