Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2022 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.

The featured illustration a supernova remnant with a line extending to the lower right that is the trail of a neutron star. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: F. Schinzel et al. ( NRAO , NSF ), Canadian Galactic Plane Survey ( DRAO ), NASA ( IRAS ); Composition: Jayanne English ( U. Manitoba ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, October 2, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 2, 2022
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

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Source

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