Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 1996

Explosions Discovered Near Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 1996 is “Explosions Discovered Near Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Drawing Credit: J. Schoemer (NASM). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“Tremendous explosions near the center of our Galaxy were discovered just this past December and are being announced today by a paper in Nature and a press conference at NASA .”

— APOD editors, February 28, 1996

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At a glance

Date: February 28, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit: J. Schoemer (NASM)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-february-28-explosions-discovered-near-galactic-center

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