Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2005 is “SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hughes ( Rutgers ) et al., CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 155 words.

SN 1006: Supernova Remnant in X-Rays
Credit: J. Hughes ( Rutgers ) et al., CXC , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This huge puff ball was once a star. One thousand years ago, in the year 1006 , a new star was recorded in the sky that today we know was really an existing star exploding.”

— APOD editors, December 26, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 26, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: J. Hughes ( Rutgers ) et al., CXC , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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