Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 613 in Dust, Stars, and a Supernova

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2018 is “NGC 613 in Dust, Stars, and a Supernova,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , S. Smartt ( QUB ); Acknowledgement: Robert Gendler ; Insets: Victor Buso. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

NGC 613 in Dust, Stars, and a Supernova
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , S. Smartt ( QUB ); Acknowledgement: Robert Gendler ; Insets: Victor Buso Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where did that spot come from? Amateur astronomer Victor Buso was testing out a new camera on his telescope in 2016 when he noticed a curious spot of light appear — and remain.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 28, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , S. Smartt ( QUB ); Acknowledgement: Robert Gendler ; Insets: Victor Buso
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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Source

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