Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 1998

M1: Filaments of the Crab Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 1998 is “M1: Filaments of the Crab Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: S. Kohle, T. Credner et al. (AIUB)). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“The Crab Nebula , filled with mysterious filaments, is the result of a star that exploded in 1054 AD . This spectacular supernova explosion was recorded by Chinese and (quite probably) Anasazi Indian astronomers.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 1998

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At a glance

Date: February 8, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: S. Kohle, T. Credner et al. (AIUB)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-february-08-m1-filaments-of-the-crab-nebula

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