A stunning image of the Crab Nebula, the remnant of a supernova explosion observed in 1054 AD. The image, captured by the Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT), showcases the nebula's intricate filaments in vibrant red and blue hues. At its center lies a rapidly rotating pulsar, a neutron star incredibly dense and small. The nebula spans 10 light-years across.

Astronomy Picture from 20/09/2005

M1: The Crab Nebula from NOT

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050920.html


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Stunning telescopic view of the Crab Nebula (M1), a supernova remnant from 1054 AD. This image showcases its intricate filaments in red and blue, highlighting emission from ionized oxygen and hydrogen. The Crab Pulsar, a rapidly spinning neutron star, is visible near the center. The nebula spans 12 light-years and is located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus.

Astronomy Picture from 21/11/2014

M1: The Crab Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap141121.html


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