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Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens
This strange arc is not a single galaxy, but a distant galaxy gravitationally lensed by the massive galaxy cluster Abell 370. The cluster's immense gravity bends the light from the background galaxy, distorting its shape into this elongated arc. Abell 370 helped astronomers understand how galaxy clusters can act as cosmic magnifying glasses.
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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 28 August 2016 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 28 August 2016 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2013 Wide-field view of the region around Sun-like star HIP 102152 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2021 Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2021 Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2026 Madagascar’s southwestern coast along the Mozambique Channel See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2008 Colorado River Delta See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 AUG 2016 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 28 AUG 2016.
Questions about August 28, 2016
What space photo was released on August 28, 2016?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2016 was "Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 28, 2016?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was August 28, 2016?
August 28, 2016 was a Sunday, day 241 of the 366 days in 2016.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 28, 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?
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