Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 1996

Supernova Remnant: Cooking Elements In The LMC

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 1996 is “Supernova Remnant: Cooking Elements In The LMC,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Morse (STScI) and NASA. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Massive stars cook elements in their cores through nuclear fusion . Starting with the light elements of hydrogen and helium, their central temperatures and pressures produce progressively heavier elements, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, etc.”

— APOD editors, May 9, 1996

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At a glance

Date: May 9, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. Morse (STScI) and NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-may-09-supernova-remnant-cooking-elements-in-the-lmc

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