Supernova 1987A Ring Resolved29 August 1990
Hubble resolves a gaseous ring around Supernova 1987A in unprecedented detail during one of the observatory's earliest science investigations.
Historical person
Nino Panagia Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Nino Panagia, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Italy.
2 records1990–19912 events0 places
Chronological biography
1990
1991
Large Magellanic Cloud Distance16 January 1991
Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A help determine the Large Magellanic Cloud's distance to about 169,000 light-years.
Record provenance
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