Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 1, 2001

Magnetars In The Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 2001 is “Magnetars In The Sky,” an image. It is credited to E. L. Wright ( UCLA ), COBE Project, Courtesy MSFC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“Indicated on this infrared image of the galactic center region are positions of candidate magnetars — believed to be the strongest magnets in the galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 1, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: E. L. Wright ( UCLA ), COBE Project, Courtesy MSFC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 1, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-1-magnetars-in-the-sky

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