Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 19, 2007

Nova Over Iran

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2007 is “Nova Over Iran,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Rahimi). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“A bright new nova is being studied by astronomers. The officially dubbed Nova Scorpii 2007 has become so bright in recent days that it is now visible to the unaided eye.”

— APOD editors, February 19, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 19, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mohammad Rahimi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 19, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-february-19-nova-over-iran

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