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Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula
When a star like our Sun runs out of nuclear fuel, its outer layers are expelled into space, forming a planetary nebula. Shapley 1 is one such nebula, named after astronomer Harlow Shapley. It has a distinct annular ring structure. Though some planetary nebulae look like planets, they are actually gas shells around dying stars.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 16 August 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 August 2011 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2015 M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2020 NGC 6814: Grand Design Spiral Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2010 A snowstorm of distant galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2021 In the Heart of the Furnace See it as a poster -
Released on 16 August 2009 A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 AUG 2011 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 16 AUG 2011.
Questions about August 16, 2011
What space photo was released on August 16, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2011 was "Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 16, 2011?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was August 16, 2011?
August 16, 2011 was a Tuesday, day 228 of the 365 days in 2011.
Was there a meteor shower on August 16, 2011?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 16, 2011?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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