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Crab Nebula, M1

A cloud of glowing gas that is the remnant of a supergiant star that was seen to explode in 1054. It’s called the crab because its tendrils of gas, which span several light-years, resemble a crab. It is one of the most famous objects in the galaxy.

Featured Images

Beautiful Demise October 31, 2023
Multiwavelength view of the Crab Nebula, M1

X-Raying a Crab January 7, 2019
Combined optical, infrared view of the Crab Nebula

Colorful Crab April 19, 2018
Hubble view of the Crab Nebula

Spectacular Crab December 14, 2015

Radio Programs

Crab Pulsar Spinning up a dead star February 11, 2020

Crab Nebula Sculpting an interstellar crab April 19, 2018