Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 1997

Star Wars in NGC 664

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 1997 is “Star Wars in NGC 664,” an image. It is credited to Star Wars in NGC 664 Credit: C. Hergenrother, Whipple Observatory, P. Garnavich, P.Berlind, R.Kirshner (CFA). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Long ago in a galaxy far, far away, locked in their final desperate struggle against the force of gravity … two stars exploded!”

— APOD editors, February 25, 1997

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At a glance

Date: February 25, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Star Wars in NGC 664 Credit: C. Hergenrother, Whipple Observatory, P. Garnavich, P.Berlind, R.Kirshner (CFA)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 199 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-february-25-star-wars-in-ngc-664

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