Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 28, 2006

Four Supernova Remnants

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2006 is “Four Supernova Remnants,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , CXC , SAO. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“These four panels show x-ray images of expanding cosmic debris clouds, tens of light-years across, in nearby galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud .”

— APOD editors, July 28, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 28, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , CXC , SAO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 28, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-28-four-supernova-remnants

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