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Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System
A Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System, or HERTS, is a concept being tested for fast travel to the edge of our Solar System. It could reach the heliopause in 10 to 15 years, a trip that took Voyager 1 over 35 years. This advanced electric propulsion system would accelerate a spacecraft to over 100 Astronomical Units.
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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 April 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 16 April 2016 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2010 IC 1795 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 APR 2016 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 APR 2016.
Questions about April 16, 2016
What space photo was released on April 16, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2016 was "Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 2016?
A first quarter moon, about 68% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2016?
April 16, 2016 was a Saturday, day 107 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2016?
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.