Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 1, 2013

Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2013 is “Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Angus Lau, Y Van, SS Tong ( Jade Scope Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“The explosion is over but the consequences continue. About eleven thousand years ago a star in the constellation of Vela could be seen to explode , creating a strange point of light briefly visible to humans living near the beginning of recorded history .”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 1, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Angus Lau, Y Van, SS Tong ( Jade Scope Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 1, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-october-1-filaments-of-the-vela-supernova-remnant

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