Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 1998

Supernova 1994D and the Unexpected Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 1998 is “Supernova 1994D and the Unexpected Universe,” an image. It is credited to Credit: High-Z Supernova Search Team, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Far away, long ago, a star exploded. Supernova 1994D , visible as the bright spot on the lower left, occurred in the outskirts of disk galaxy NGC 4526 .”

— APOD editors, December 30, 1998

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At a glance

Date: December 30, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: High-Z Supernova Search Team, HST, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 30, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-december-30-supernova-1994d-and-the-unexpected-universe

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