Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 1, 2008

Pickering's Triangle from Kitt Peak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 1, 2008 is “Pickering's Triangle from Kitt Peak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ), H. Schweiker , WIYN , NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Wisps like this are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. About 7,500 years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula , also known as the Cygnus Loop.”

— APOD editors, July 1, 2008

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At a glance

Date: July 1, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: T. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage ), H. Schweiker , WIYN , NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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The Moon The Milky Way Nebulae Supernovae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 1, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-july-1-pickerings-triangle-from-kitt-peak

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