Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Gamma Ray Burst – Supernova Connection
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 2003 is “A Gamma Ray Burst – Supernova Connection,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Al Kelly ( JSCAS / NASA ) & Arne Henden ( Flagstaff / USNO ). The original explanation runs about 158 words.
From the explanation
“New evidence has emerged that a mysterious type of explosion known as a gamma ray burst is indeed connected to a supernova of the type visible in the above image . Two weeks ago, the orbiting HETE satellite detected gamma-ray burst GRB030329 .”
— APOD editors, April 14, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 14, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Al Kelly ( JSCAS / NASA ) & Arne Henden ( Flagstaff / USNO )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 158 words