Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 1996

Lasers in Eta Carinae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 1996 is “Lasers in Eta Carinae,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, J. Gitlin (StScI). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Have you heard about the great LASER light show in the sky? Well, nobody had until it was announced just yesterday by a team led by K.”

— APOD editors, January 11, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 11, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, J. Gitlin (StScI)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-january-11-lasers-in-eta-carinae

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