Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2003

SN 1006: History's Brightest Supernova

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2003 is “SN 1006: History's Brightest Supernova,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Frank Winkler ( Middlebury College ) et al., AURA , NOAO , NSF. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Suddenly, in the year 1006 AD, a new star appeared in the sky. Over the course of just a few days, the rogue star became brighter than the planet Venus .”

— APOD editors, March 17, 2003

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At a glance

Date: March 17, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Frank Winkler ( Middlebury College ) et al., AURA , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-17-sn-1006-historys-brightest-supernova

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