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This Hubble Space Telescope image is produced by NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI). The image is created, authored, and/or prepared for NASA under Contract NAS5-26555 and the Space Telescope Science Institute' (STScI).
It is very much appreciated being able to use this spectacular image.
This is available in all three sizes: 18", 32" and 48" widths. It comes in Acrylic, Aluminium and Framed Backlit all limited editions. (Framed Backlit is not available in the smallest size of 18" width)
What is the image??
The Crab Nebula is an expanding remnant of a star's supernova explosion. Japanese and Chinese astronomers recorded this violent event nearly 1,000 years ago in 1054 AD, as did likely the Native Americans. The glowing relic has been expanding since the star exploded, and it is now approximately 11 light-years in width.
This Hubble mosaic is one of the largest images ever taken of a supernova remnant by the space telescope. It is also the highest resolution image ever made of the entire Crab Nebula, which is located 6,500 light-years away. The composite was assembled from 24 individual exposures taken with Hubble's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 in October 1999, January 2000, and December 2000.
