Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 5, 2011

Another Nearby Supernova in the Whirlpool Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2011 is “Another Nearby Supernova in the Whirlpool Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephane Lamotte Bailey, Marc Deldem , & Jean-Luc Dauvergne). The original explanation runs about 212 words.

From the explanation

“One of the brightest supernovas in recent years has just been recorded in the nearby Whirlpool galaxy (M51). Surprisingly, a seemingly similar supernova was recorded in M51 during 2005, following yet another one that occurred in 1994.”

— APOD editors, June 5, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 5, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephane Lamotte Bailey, Marc Deldem , & Jean-Luc Dauvergne
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 212 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 5, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-5-another-nearby-supernova-in-the-whirlpool-galaxy

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