Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

X-Ray Ring Around SN1987A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2000 is “X-Ray Ring Around SN1987A,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-ray: D.Burrows ( PSU ) et al., Optical: P.Challis ( CfA ) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 195 words.

X-Ray Ring Around SN1987A
Credit: X-ray: D.Burrows ( PSU ) et al., Optical: P.Challis ( CfA ) et al., NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This false-color image from the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a one light-year diameter ring of hot, ten million degree plasma. It is one of the most detailed X-ray images of the expanding blast wave from supernova 1987A ( SN1987A ).”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 12, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: X-ray: D.Burrows ( PSU ) et al., Optical: P.Challis ( CfA ) et al., NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 195 words

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