Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 27, 2001

Sher 25: A Pending Supernova?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2001 is “Sher 25: A Pending Supernova?,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: W. Brandner ( UIUC ), et al., ESO , 1.54-m Telescope , Chile). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“No supernova has ever been predicted. These dramatic stellar explosions that destroy stars and disperse elements that compose people and planets are not so well understood that astronomers can accurately predict when a star will explode – yet.”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 27, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: W. Brandner ( UIUC ), et al., ESO , 1.54-m Telescope , Chile
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 27, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-27-sher-25-a-pending-supernova

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