Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 1999

A Supernova Star-Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 1999 is “A Supernova Star-Field,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Bright stars don’t last forever. A bright star similar to others in this field exploded in a spectacular supernova that was witnessed on Earth in 1987 .”

— APOD editors, February 9, 1999

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-february-09-a-supernova-starfield

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