Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moving Echoes Around SN 1987A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 1997 is “Moving Echoes Around SN 1987A,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Krist (STScI) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Moving Echoes Around SN 1987A
Credit: J. Krist (STScI) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yesterday’s image highlighted reflective rings of light emitted by a supernova explosion. Today’s pictures , taken over a year apart, highlight how these echoes are seen to move over time.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 24, 1997
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: J. Krist (STScI) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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