Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 1997

Jets from SS433

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 1997 is “Jets from SS433,” an image. It is credited to Jets From SS433 Credit: Artist’s Visualization (NASA). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : SS433 is one of the most exotic star systems known. Its unremarkable name stems from its inclusion in a catalog of stars which emit radiation characteristic of atomic hydrogen .”

— APOD editors, April 13, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 13, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Jets From SS433 Credit: Artist’s Visualization (NASA)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 13, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-april-13-jets-from-ss433

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