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SS 433: Binary Star Micro-Quasar
SS 433 is an unusual binary star system. Its name comes from a catalog of stars that emit radiation characteristic of atomic hydrogen. Its unique behavior comes from a compact object, either a black hole or a neutron star, with an accretion disk and jets. Because these jets resemble those around supermassive black holes in distant galaxies, SS 433 is considered a micro-quasar.
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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 31 August 2020 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 31 August 2020 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2015 A galactic maelstrom See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2020 A Tilted Wonder See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the remarkable star SDSS J102915+172927 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2023 The Moon's image is refracted due to Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 31 August 2014 Space Shuttle and Space Station Photographed Together See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 AUG 2020 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 31 AUG 2020.
Questions about August 31, 2020
What space photo was released on August 31, 2020?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 2020 was "SS 433: Binary Star Micro-Quasar". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 31, 2020?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 94% lit.
What day of the week was August 31, 2020?
August 31, 2020 was a Monday, day 244 of the 366 days in 2020.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 31, 2020?
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.