Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 7, 2000

The Gum Nebula Supernova Remnant

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2000 is “The Gum Nebula Supernova Remnant,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: John Gleason (Celestial Images)). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Because the Gum Nebula is the closest supernova remnant , it is actually hard to see. Spanning 40 degrees across the sky, the nebula is so large and faint it is easily lost in the din of a bright and complex background.”

— APOD editors, November 7, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 7, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: John Gleason (Celestial Images)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 7, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-november-07-the-gum-nebula-supernova-remnant

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