Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2014

Bright Supernova in M82

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2014 is “Bright Supernova in M82,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

From the explanation

“Astronomers really don’t find supernovae by looking for the arrows. But in this image taken January 23rd , an arrow does point to an exciting, new supernova , now cataloged as SN 2014J, in nearby bright galaxy M82.”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 203 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-24-bright-supernova-in-m82

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