Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2002

Shocked by Supernova 1987A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2002 is “Shocked by Supernova 1987A,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Garnavich ( Harvard CfA ) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Fifteen years ago today, the brightest supernova of modern times was sighted . Over time, astronomers have watched and waited for the expanding debris from this tremendous stellar explosion to crash into previously expelled material .”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2002

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At a glance

Date: February 23, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. Garnavich ( Harvard CfA ) et al., NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 23, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-23-shocked-by-supernova-1987a

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