Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

IC 443: Supernova Remnant and Neutron Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2006 is “IC 443: Supernova Remnant and Neutron Star,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Chandra X-ray : NASA/CXC/B.Gaensler et al; ROSAT X-ray: NASA/ROSAT/Asaoka & Aschenbach; Radio Wide: NRC/DRAO/D.Leahy; Radio Detail: NRAO/VLA; Optical: DSS. The original explanation runs about 170 words.

IC 443: Supernova Remnant and Neutron Star
Credit: Chandra X-ray : NASA/CXC/B.Gaensler et al; ROSAT X-ray: NASA/ROSAT/Asaoka & Aschenbach; Radio Wide: NRC/DRAO/D.Leahy; Radio Detail: NRAO/VLA; Optical: DSS Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“IC 443 is typical of the aftermath of a stellar explosion, the ultimate fate of massive stars.”

— APOD editors, June 2, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 2, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Chandra X-ray : NASA/CXC/B.Gaensler et al; ROSAT X-ray: NASA/ROSAT/Asaoka & Aschenbach; Radio Wide: NRC/DRAO/D.Leahy; Radio Detail: NRAO/VLA; Optical: DSS
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 170 words

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