Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SGR 1900+14: Magnetar

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 1998 is “SGR 1900+14: Magnetar,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Kevin Hurley (Space Sciences Laboratory). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

SGR 1900+14: Magnetar
Credit: Kevin Hurley (Space Sciences Laboratory) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On August 27th an intense flash of X-rays and gamma-rays swept through our Solar System.”

— APOD editors, September 3, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 3, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Kevin Hurley (Space Sciences Laboratory)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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