File:Crab Nebula (1999-0052 - 0052 radio).jpg

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The Crab Nebula is the remnant of a supernova explosion that was seen on Earth in 1054 AD. It is 6000 light years from Earth.

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English: The Crab Nebula is the remnant of a supernova explosion that was seen on Earth in 1054 AD. It is 6000 light years from Earth. At the center of the bright nebula is a rapidly spinning neutron star, or pulsar that emits pulses of radiation 30 times a second.
Date 28 September 1999 (upload date)
Source Crab Nebula: Chandra Discovers X-Ray Ring Around Cosmic Powerhouse in Crab Nebula
Author NRAO/AUI/NSF
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Public domain This image is a work of a National Science Foundation employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

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