The Vela Supernova Remnant

• RA 8:34; Dec -45:45 (Vela)
• Type: supernova remnant
• Distance: 6000 ly
• This nebula is the remnant of a supernova that exploded about 10,000 years ago. Notice the great difference in appearance from the much younger Crab Nebula.

AAT 74k gif
(David Malin)

UKS 93k gif
(David Malin)

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