Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 25, 2016

Supernova Remnant Simeis 147: The Spaghetti Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 25, 2016 is “Supernova Remnant Simeis 147: The Spaghetti Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Donatiello (Italy) and Tim Stone (USA)). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“It’s easy to get lost following the intricate strands of the Spaghetti Nebula. A supernova remnant cataloged as Simeis 147 and Sh2-240, the glowing gas filaments cover nearly 3 degrees — 6 full moons — on the sky.”

— APOD editors, April 25, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 25, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Donatiello (Italy) and Tim Stone (USA)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 25, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-april-25-simeis-147-supernova-remnant

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