Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Vela Supernova Remnant in Optical
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 13, 1996 is “Vela Supernova Remnant in Optical,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory). The original explanation runs about 117 words.
From the explanation
“About 11,000 years ago a star in the constellation of Vela exploded. This bright supernova may have been visible to the first human farmers .”
— APOD editors, June 13, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 13, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, Anglo-Australian Observatory
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 117 words