Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Unusual Nebula Pa 30

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2024 is “Unusual Nebula Pa 30,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , USAF , NSF ; Processing: G. Ferrand ( U. Manitoba ), J. English ( U. Manitoba ), R. A. Fesen ( Dartmouth ), C. Treyturik (U. Manitoba); Text: G. Ferrand & J. English. The original explanation runs about 187 words.

A nebula is shown that appears like a firework. Radial filaments connect a glowing halo to a star in the center that appears as a blue dot. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , USAF , NSF ; Processing: G. Ferrand ( U. Manitoba ), J. English ( U. Manitoba ), R. A. Fesen ( Dartmouth ), C. Treyturik (U. Manitoba); Text: G. Ferrand & J. English Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What created this unusual celestial firework? The nebula, dubbed Pa 30 , appears in the same sky direction now as a bright “ guest star ” did in the year 1181 .”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 3, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , USAF , NSF ; Processing: G. Ferrand ( U. Manitoba ), J. English ( U. Manitoba ), R. A. Fesen ( Dartmouth ), C. Treyturik (U. Manitoba); Text: G. Ferrand & J. English
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 187 words

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