NGC 2736 and nebulas in Vela

by: Tom Davis/Novapix
Reference: a-snv11-00083
Date: 2010-02-03

About 12,000 years ago a massive star in the constellation of Vela exploded, creating a large supernova remnant visible today. NGC 2736 (top left) belongs to the Vela supernova remnant. Below, is the Gum 23 nebula.

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