Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 13, 2019

Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2019 is “Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: F. Schinzel et al. ( NRAO , NSF ), Canadian Galactic Plane Survey ( DRAO ), NASA ( IRAS ); Composition: Jayanne English ( U. Manitoba ). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“What could shoot out a neutron star like a cannon ball? A supernova.”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 13, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: F. Schinzel et al. ( NRAO , NSF ), Canadian Galactic Plane Survey ( DRAO ), NASA ( IRAS ); Composition: Jayanne English ( U. Manitoba )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words