Astronomy Picture of the Day: The Cygnus Loop supernova

 

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This supernova remnant, known as the Cygnus Loop, formed when a star exploded some 20,000 years ago. It's still expanding into space today! A new NASA rocket mission launching Sunday night will zoom in on its sizzling edge. More: http://go.nasa.gov/3sinqI1