Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 1997

M1: Filaments of the Crab Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 1997 is “M1: Filaments of the Crab Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (M1: Filaments of the Crab Nebula Credit and Copyright: S. Kohle, T. Credner et al. (AIUB)). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : The Crab Nebula is filled with mysterious filaments. The Crab Nebula is the result of a star that exploded in 1054 AD .”

— APOD editors, February 7, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: M1: Filaments of the Crab Nebula Credit and Copyright: S. Kohle, T. Credner et al. (AIUB)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-february-07-m1-filaments-of-the-crab-nebula

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