Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2026

Supernova Remnant Pa 30

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2026 is “Supernova Remnant Pa 30,” an image. It is credited to International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA. Acknowledgment: PI: T. Cunningham (Center for Astrophysics – Harvard & Smithsonian). Image Processing: J. Miller & M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab), T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF NOIRLab), D. de Martin & M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab).. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

A red explosion extending radially like a firework over a dark field of stars. — Credit & License: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA. Acknowledgment: PI: T. Cunningham (Center for Astrophysics – Harvard & Smithsonian). Image Processing: J. Miller & M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab), T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF NOIRLab), D. de Martin & M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab). Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

““Happy New Year!” No, wait, this is not a fireworks display.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 7, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & License: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA. Acknowledgment: PI: T. Cunningham (Center for Astrophysics – Harvard & Smithsonian). Image Processing: J. Miller & M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab), T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF NOIRLab), D. de Martin & M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab).
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Explanation length: About 162 words