Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 1995

The Firework Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 1995 is “The Firework Nebula,” an image. It is credited to WIYN Telescope. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“The Firework Nebula, known to astronomers as “GK Per”, is the result of a type of stellar explosion called a nova. In a nova, a very compact star called a white dwarf blasts away gas that had accumulated on its surface.”

— APOD editors, July 4, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 4, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: WIYN Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-july-04-the-firework-nebula

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