M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble

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zorg.ch #113504 by [z]Barbara Harris @ 26.12.2011 00:00 - nach oben - M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble Explanation: This is the mess that is left when a star explodes. The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova seen in 1054 AD, is filled with mysterious filaments. The filaments are not only tremendously complex, but appear to have less mass than expelled in the original supernova and a higher speed than expected from a free explosion. The above image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, is presented in three colors chosen for scientific interest. The Crab Nebula spans about 10 light-years. In the nebula's very center lies a pulsar: a neutron star as massive as the Sun but with only the size of a small town. The Crab Pulsar rotates about 30 times each second. Best Short Astronomy Videos: APOD editor to speak in New York City on Friday, January 6 Credit & Copyright