Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2004

Supernova Survivor

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2004 is “Supernova Survivor,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Justyn R. Maund ( IoA/Univ. Cambridge ) et al. , ESA Inset Left: Isaac Newton Telescope , Bottom: Hubble WFPC2 , Right: Hubble ACS. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“Beginning with a full view of beautiful spiral galaxy M81 , follow the insets (left, bottom, then right) to zoom in on a real survivor. Seen at the center of the final field on the right is a star recently identified as the survivor of a cosmic cataclysm — the supernova explosion of its companion star.”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Justyn R. Maund ( IoA/Univ. Cambridge ) et al. , ESA Inset Left: Isaac Newton Telescope , Bottom: Hubble WFPC2 , Right: Hubble ACS
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-february-12-supernova-survivor

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