Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 12, 2002

X-Rays From Tycho's Supernova Remnant

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2002 is “X-Rays From Tycho's Supernova Remnant,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SAO , CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“In 1572, Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe recorded the sudden appearance of a bright new star in the constellation Cassiopeia. The new star faded from view over a period of months and is believed to have been a supernova, one of the last stellar explosions seen in our Milky Way galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2002

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At a glance

Date: September 12, 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 186 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies Supernovae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 12, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-september-12-x-rays-from-tychos-supernova-remnant

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