Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 8, 2025

Supernova Remnants Big and Small

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2025 is “Supernova Remnants Big and Small,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

A star field appears that has several nebulas. Toward the upper left is a angularly small supernova remnant colored blue, while dominating the lower right is a large supernova remnant in both red and blue. Please see the explanation for mor — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What happens after a star explodes? A huge fireball of hot gas shoots out in all directions.”

— APOD editors, January 8, 2025

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At a glance

Date: January 8, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 8, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-january-8-supernova-remnants-big-and-small

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