Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 13, 2022

Supernova Remnant Simeis 147

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 13, 2022 is “Supernova Remnant Simeis 147,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Dain). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“It’s easy to get lost following the intricate, looping, twisting filaments in this detailed image of supernova remnant Simeis 147. Also cataloged as Sharpless 2-240 it goes by the popular nickname, the Spaghetti Nebula.”

— APOD editors, January 13, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 13, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Dain
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 13, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-13-supernova-remnant-simeis-147

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