Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2000

New Shocks For Supernova 1987A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2000 is “New Shocks For Supernova 1987A,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Challis and R. Kirshner ( CfA ), P. Garnavich (Univ. Notre Dame), SINS Collaboration, NASA. The original explanation runs about 197 words.

From the explanation

“In February of 1987, astronomers witnessed the brightest supernova of modern times – supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud . Mysterious rings of material surrounding the expanding stellar debris were soon emitting a visible glow excited by intense light from the explosion.”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 17, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. Challis and R. Kirshner ( CfA ), P. Garnavich (Univ. Notre Dame), SINS Collaboration, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 197 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-february-17-new-shocks-for-supernova-1987a

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