Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 2015

Supernova 1994D and the Unexpected Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2015 is “Supernova 1994D and the Unexpected Universe,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: High-Z Supernova Search Team , HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Long ago, far away, a star exploded. Supernova 1994D , visible as the bright spot on the lower left, occurred in the outskirts of disk galaxy NGC 4526 .”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2015

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At a glance

Date: May 31, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: High-Z Supernova Search Team , HST , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-may-31-supernova-1994d-and-the-unexpected-universe

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