Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 2003

Galactic Supernova Remnant IC 443

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2003 is “Galactic Supernova Remnant IC 443,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“About 8000 years ago, a star in our Galaxy exploded. Ancient humans might have noticed the supernova as a temporary star, but modern humans can see the expanding shell of gas even today.”

— APOD editors, September 3, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 3, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-3-galactic-supernova-remnant-ic-443

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