Supernova 1987A Ring Resolved
Hubble resolves a gaseous ring around Supernova 1987A in unprecedented detail during one of the observatory's earliest science investigations.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Nino Panagia Biography and Timeline
Follow Nino Panagia through 2 dated historical records for Italy.
Nino Panagia, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1990–1991Years on this page
1990
1991
Large Magellanic Cloud Distance
Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A help determine the Large Magellanic Cloud's distance to about 169,000 light-years.
Records, sources and methodology
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