Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Crab Nebula and Geminga in Gamma Rays

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 1995 is “The Crab Nebula and Geminga in Gamma Rays,” an image. It is credited to NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

The Crab Nebula and Geminga in Gamma Rays
Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What if you could “see” in gamma-rays? If you could, these two spinning neutron stars or pulsars would be among the brightest objects in the sky.”

— APOD editors, June 24, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 24, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 135 words

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