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RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2022 is “RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In 185 AD, Chinese astronomers recorded the appearance of a new star in the Nanmen asterism. That part of the sky is identified with Alpha and Beta Centauri on modern star charts.”

— APOD editors, May 28, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 28, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 183 words

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Source

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