Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
BZ Cam Bow Shock
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 28, 2000 is “BZ Cam Bow Shock,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Casalegno , C. Conselice et al., WIYN , NOAO , MURST , NSF. The original explanation runs about 102 words.
From the explanation
“BZ Cam is a binary star system that is not well understood. In most cataclysmic variables , matter from a normal star accumulates on the surface of the companion white dwarf star, eventually causing a nova -like flare as the material becomes hot enough to ignite nuclear fusion .”
— APOD editors, November 28, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 28, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: R. Casalegno , C. Conselice et al., WIYN , NOAO , MURST , NSF
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 102 words