Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
ESO 184-G82: Supernova – Gamma Ray Burst Connection
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2002 is “ESO 184-G82: Supernova – Gamma Ray Burst Connection,” an image. It is credited to Credit: S. Holland, J. Hjorth, J. Fynbo ( Survey of Host Galaxies of GRBs Team ), ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 182 words.
From the explanation
“Modern astronomers keep a long list of things that go bump in the night . Near the top are supernovae – the death explosions of massive stars, and gamma-ray bursts – the most powerful explosions seen across the Universe.”
— APOD editors, February 28, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 28, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: S. Holland, J. Hjorth, J. Fynbo ( Survey of Host Galaxies of GRBs Team ), ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 182 words