Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 23, 2002

N132D and the Color of X-Rays

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2002 is “N132D and the Color of X-Rays,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SAO , CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Supernova remnant N132D shows off complex structures in this sharp, color x-ray image . Still, overall this cosmic debris from a massive star’s explosive death has a strikingly simple horseshoe shape.”

— APOD editors, May 23, 2002

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At a glance

Date: May 23, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SAO , CXC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 23, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-23-n132d-and-the-color-of-x-rays

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