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“NGC 7008: The Fetus Nebula” is copyrighted by Dietmar Hager. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteNGC 7008, known as the Fetus Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus, about 2,800 light-years distant. This telescopic view, a combination of broad and narrow band images, reveals its distinct colors and features. The nebula is approximately 1 light-year in diameter.
The Earth on 25 August 2008 · Great Lakes
NASA Terra took this picture on 25 August 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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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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Released on 25 August 1995 First infrared ESO image of comet Hale-Bopp See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2014 Light and dark See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2025 Taking a third look See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2014 Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tail See it as a poster -
Released on 25 August 2010 WISE Captures the Unicorn Rose See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 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 25 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 25, 2008
What space photo was released on August 25, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2008 was "NGC 7008: The Fetus Nebula". 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 25, 2008?
A last quarter moon, about 36% lit.
What day of the week was August 25, 2008?
August 25, 2008 was a Monday, day 238 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 25, 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.