Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Supernova through Galaxy Dust
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2016 is “A Supernova through Galaxy Dust,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); Inset Image: Howard Hedlund & Dave Jurasevich , Las Campanas Obs.. The original explanation runs about 171 words.
From the explanation
“Telescopes around the world are tracking a bright supernova that occurred in a nearby dusty galaxy. The powerful stellar explosion was first noted earlier this month.”
— APOD editors, February 23, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 23, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); Inset Image: Howard Hedlund & Dave Jurasevich , Las Campanas Obs.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 171 words