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Supernova remnant Pa 30 named NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 7 October 2026

New Gemini North telescope observations of the object were published the preceding day.

Caleb Mbeki
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Astronomer views supernova remnant Pa 30 through Gemini North telescope
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Supernova Remnant Pa 30 was featured as the official NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day entry for 7 October 2026.[1] NSF NOIRLab published new Gemini North telescope observations of the Pa 30 supernova remnant on 6 October 2026.[2]
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  1. NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) featured Supernova Remnant Pa 30 as the official entry for 2026-10-07. · NASA ScienceUnited Statesofficial source
  2. On 2026-10-06, NSF NOIRLab published new Gemini North telescope observations of the Pa 30 supernova remnant. · www.noirlab.edu
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