Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2008

Double Supernova Remnants DEM L316

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2008 is “Double Supernova Remnants DEM L316,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gemini Observatory , GMOS-South , NSF). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

From the explanation

“Are these two supernova shells related? To help find out, the 8-meter Gemini Telescope located high atop a mountain in Chile was pointed at the unusual, huge, double-lobed cloud dubbed DEM L316 .”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2008

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At a glance

Date: January 15, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gemini Observatory , GMOS-South , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 185 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-15-double-supernova-remnants-dem-l316

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