Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 2, 2001

The Pulsar Powered Crab

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2001 is “The Pulsar Powered Crab,” an image. It is credited to Credit J. Hester and P. Scowen ( ASU ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 213 words.

From the explanation

“D. Chinese astronomers reported that a star in the constellation of Taurus suddenly became as bright as the full Moon.”

— APOD editors, June 2, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 2, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit J. Hester and P. Scowen ( ASU ), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 213 words

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The Moon Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 2, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-2-the-pulsar-powered-crab

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