Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SN 2005ap: The Brightest Supernova Yet Found

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 2007 is “SN 2005ap: The Brightest Supernova Yet Found,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SDSS , R. Quimby / McDonald Obs./UT-Austin. The original explanation runs about 189 words.

SN 2005ap: The Brightest Supernova Yet Found
Credit: SDSS , R. Quimby / McDonald Obs./UT-Austin Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What could cause a bang this big? 28) even with a small telescope.”

— APOD editors, October 16, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 16, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: SDSS , R. Quimby / McDonald Obs./UT-Austin
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 189 words

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