Title
Giant supernova
Caption
Astronomers have discovered a giant supernova that is smothered in its own dust. In this artist's rendering, an outer shell of gas and dust -- which erupted from the star hundreds of years ago -- obscures the supernova within.
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A06_364
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,0Mb (2,4Mb) / 17,0in x 11,4in / 5109 x 3420 (300dpi)