Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Vela Supernova Remnant in Optical
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 1997 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: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 116 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, July 13, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 13, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 116 words