Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 1996

The Pulsar Powered Crab

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 1996 is “The Pulsar Powered Crab,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hester and P. Scowen (ASU), NASA. The original explanation runs about 232 words.

From the explanation

“D. Chinese astronomers reported that a star in the constellation of Taurus suddenly became as bright as the full Moon.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 1996

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At a glance

Date: May 31, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. Hester and P. Scowen (ASU), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 232 words

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The Moon Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-may-31-the-pulsar-powered-crab

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