Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 16, 1999

Supernova Remnant In M82

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 1999 is “Supernova Remnant In M82,” an image. It is credited to Credit: A. Pedlar and T. Muxlow (Jodrell Bank,Univ. Manchester), K. A. Wills (Univ. Sheffield), et al.. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“This false-color radio wavelength picture of an expanding stellar debris cloud is the product of one of the largest radio astronomy experiments ever. 5 light-years across in M82 , an intense star forming galaxy 12 million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, December 16, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 16, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: A. Pedlar and T. Muxlow (Jodrell Bank,Univ. Manchester), K. A. Wills (Univ. Sheffield), et al.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 16, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-december-16-supernova-remnant-in-m82

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