Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 20, 2002

The Crab Nebula Pulsar Shrugs

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2002 is “The Crab Nebula Pulsar Shrugs,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hester ( ASU ), CXC , HST , NRAO , NSF , NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“How does a city-sized neutron star power the vast Crab Nebula ? The expulsion of wisps of hot gas at high speeds appears to be at least part of the answer.”

— APOD editors, September 20, 2002

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At a glance

Date: September 20, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. Hester ( ASU ), CXC , HST , NRAO , NSF , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 20, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-september-20-the-crab-nebula-pulsar-shrugs

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