Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Echos of Supernova 1987A
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 1997 is “Echos of Supernova 1987A,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 86 words.
From the explanation
“Can you find Supernova 1987a ? It’s not hard – it occurred in the center of the bulls-eye pattern.”
— APOD editors, October 23, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 23, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 86 words