Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 3, 1999

The Vela Supernova Remnant Expands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 3, 1999 is “The Vela Supernova Remnant Expands,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“The explosion is over but the consequences continue. About eleven thousand years ago a star in the constellation of Vela exploded, creating a strange point of light briefly visible to humans living near the beginning of recorded history .”

— APOD editors, August 3, 1999

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At a glance

Date: August 3, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Malin (AAO), AATB
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 3, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-august-03-the-vela-supernova-remnant-expands

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