Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 3, 1999

A Galactic Mushroom Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 1999 is “A Galactic Mushroom Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jayanne English (STScI) et al., CGPS/RCPG, DRAO). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

From the explanation

“Part of our Galaxy is exploding. Recent radio observations show new details of hot gas expanding rapidly from an energetic star-forming region in our Galactic disk out into our Galaxy’s halo .”

— APOD editors, February 3, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 3, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jayanne English (STScI) et al., CGPS/RCPG, DRAO
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 105 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 3, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-february-03-a-galactic-mushroom-cloud

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