Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shocked by Supernova 1987A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2012 is “Shocked by Supernova 1987A,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Space Telescope , NASA , ESA ; Video compilation: Mark McDonald. The original explanation runs about 130 words.

Shocked by Supernova 1987A
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Space Telescope , NASA , ESA ; Video compilation: Mark McDonald Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Twenty five years ago, the brightest supernova of modern times was sighted . Over time, astronomers have watched and waited for the expanding debris from this tremendous stellar explosion to crash into previously expelled material .”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 27, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Space Telescope , NASA , ESA ; Video compilation: Mark McDonald
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 130 words

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