Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Gum Nebula Supernova Remnant

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 2022 is “The Gum Nebula Supernova Remnant,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Lima). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

The featured image shows a grand skyscape with a brown desert road in the foreground and a sky containing the Milky Way galactic band complete with a large red glow on the right which is the dim Gum Nebula. The LMC galaxy is also visible. P
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Lima Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Because the Gum Nebula is the closest supernova remnant , it is actually hard to see. Spanning 40 degrees across the sky, the nebula appears so large and faint that it is easily lost in the din of a bright and complex background.”

— APOD editors, November 29, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 29, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Victor Lima
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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