Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
GK Per: Nova of 1901
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 2011 is “GK Per: Nova of 1901,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 175 words.
From the explanation
“Early in the 20th century, GK Persei briefly became one of the brightest stars in planet Earth’s sky, an event known as Nova Persei 1901. Documented in this modern day composite of two images from 2003 and 2011 the ejecta from the explosion, popularly called the Firework Nebula, continues to expand into space.”
— APOD editors, November 5, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 5, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 175 words