Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxy Cluster Magnifies Distant Supernova

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2014 is “Galaxy Cluster Magnifies Distant Supernova,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , C. McCully ( Rutgers U. ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 215 words.

Galaxy Cluster Magnifies Distant Supernova
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , C. McCully ( Rutgers U. ) et al. Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How do you calibrate a huge gravitational lens? 187).”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 5, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , C. McCully ( Rutgers U. ) et al.
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 215 words

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GalaxiesSupernovaeHubble Space Telescope

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