Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 23, 1995

M1: Polarization of the Crab

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 1995 is “M1: Polarization of the Crab,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Hale 5 Meter Telescope Copyright: AATB, Caltech, David Malin, Jay Pasachoff). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“The Crab Nebula resulted from a star that exploded – a supernova . Although the stellar explosion that caused the Crab Nebula was seen over 900 years ago, the nebula itself still expands and shines.”

— APOD editors, November 23, 1995

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At a glance

Date: November 23, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hale 5 Meter Telescope Copyright: AATB, Caltech, David Malin, Jay Pasachoff
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 23, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-november-23-m1-polarization-of-the-crab

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