Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2019

Vela Supernova Remnant Mosaic

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2019 is “Vela Supernova Remnant Mosaic,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler , Roberto Colombari , Digitized Sky Survey (POSS II)). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“The plane of our Milky Way Galaxy runs through this complex and beautiful skyscape .”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2019

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At a glance

Date: January 10, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler , Roberto Colombari , Digitized Sky Survey (POSS II)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies Supernovae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-january-10-vela-supernova-remnant-mosaic

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