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The Coldest Brown Dwarf
This image from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) shows faint stars and distant galaxies in Lyra. The circled object, WISE 1828+2650, is not a star. It is the coldest brown dwarf known, lying within 40 light-years of the Sun. Brown dwarfs form like stars but lack the mass to ignite nuclear fusion.
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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 30 August 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 30 August 2011 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2021 A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2025 Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Tropical Storm Danielle See it as a poster -
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Released on 30 August 2020 NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 AUG 2011.
Questions about August 30, 2011
What space photo was released on August 30, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2011 was "The Coldest Brown Dwarf". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 30, 2011?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was August 30, 2011?
August 30, 2011 was a Tuesday, day 242 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 30, 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?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.