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Astronomy Picture from 05/11/2011

GK Per: Nova of 1901

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111105.htm<a href="/hashtag/NovaPersei1901" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#NovaPersei1901r#FireworkNebular#GKPerseiG#ClassicalNovai#BinaryStarsa#WhiteDwarfi#Astronomys#Astrophysicso#Spaces#Cosmologyo#Nebula #StellarExplosionx#TimeLapseimeLapse
A stunning composite image showcasing the Firework Nebula (GK Persei), the expanding ejecta from a nova explosion in 1901. The image, a blend of data from 2003 and 2011, reveals the nebula's intricate structure and vibrant colors against a backdrop of distant stars. This classical nova resulted from a thermonuclear outburst in a binary star system, highlighting the dynamic processes shaping our universe.
April 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM