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A Young Supernova in the Nearby Pinwheel Galaxy
PTF 11kly is a supernova that occurred in the Pinwheel Galaxy, M101, about 21 million light-years away. Discovered by the Palomar Transient Factory sky survey, it was caught very early after its ignition. This rapid detection allowed astronomers worldwide to monitor its evolution from its earliest stages.
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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 26 August 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 26 August 2011 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2015 The night sky around the Twin Jet Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2013 Dark, dusty shells See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2009 The Trifid Nebula (full frame) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 2011 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 26 AUG 2011.
Questions about August 26, 2011
What space photo was released on August 26, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2011 was "A Young Supernova in the Nearby Pinwheel Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 2011?
A waning crescent moon, about 8% lit.
What day of the week was August 26, 2011?
August 26, 2011 was a Friday, day 238 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 26, 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.
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