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A Dead Star's Ghostly Glow
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A Dead Star's Ghostly Glow

The eerie glow of a dead star, which exploded long ago as a supernova, reveals itself in this NASA Hubble image of the Crab Nebula. But don't be fooled. The ghoulish-looking object still has a pulse. Buried at its center is the star's tell-tale heart, which beats with rhythmic precision. Credits: NASA and ESA, Acknowledgment: M. Weisskopf/Marshall Space Flight Center go.nasa.gov/2faTQ0V Credits: NASA and ESA, Acknowledgment: M. Weisskopf/Marshall Space Flight Center NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Find us on Instagram

Date
2017-12-08
Collection
GSFC
Archive
NASA Image and Video Library
Type
photograph

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"A Dead Star's Ghostly Glow" (2017-12-08). NASA/GSFC. Public domain. https://images.nasa.gov/details/GSFC_20171208_Archive_e000193

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