The sky on
your birthday.
Generations of Stars in W5
W5 is a giant star-forming region, over 200 light-years across and 6,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia. This Spitzer Space Telescope mosaic shows sculpted clouds of cold gas and dust, including the "Mountains of Creation" on the right. Evidence suggests that successive generations of stars formed in W5 in an expanding pattern.
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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 29 August 2008 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2006 The region around Cassiopeia A (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2012 Infrared view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2011 Astronomical vision test See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 The Carina Nebula in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 29, 2008
What space photo was released on August 29, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2008 was "Generations of Stars in W5". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 29, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was August 29, 2008?
August 29, 2008 was a Friday, day 242 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 29, 2008?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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