Free 3 month upgrade to the first person who can correctly answer all of this... *Congrats Dr. Acula!*

I have yet to see a full and correct answer. I'm not just asking what the phenomenon is, but the proper name of what is specifically causing it in this particular case. That requires more digging to confirm.

OK, I get it now so any response that goes unanswered is wrong, right?

OK, I get it now so any response that goes unanswered is wrong, right?

Just one more question mut of astroness, which part of the image you presented do you want to have an answer for? the actual ring anomaly or the fractured parts, or all of the above?

Astronomy contest time! I will give a free month upgrade to the first person who can correctly answer both parts of this question. What is this AND what specifically is causing it (I'm looking for a proper name here):
[link to farm9.staticflickr.com]
This photograph was taken on March 13, 1955.

It may not seem like this is enough information to answer the questions, but to a resourceful GLP'er there is already more than enough info here to figure it out. The date might seem like a distractor once you have the correct answer, but I put it out there to help you narrow down the possible sources. Have fun. If no one figures out the answer by tomorrow, I'll give a clue on how to find the answer. I was a bit sloppy in putting this together though, so I may have left a bread crum for those who are particularly clever.

I have yet to see a full and correct answer. I'm not just asking what the phenomenon is, but the proper name of what is specifically causing it in this particular case. That requires more digging to confirm.

Then why don't you just teach them how to do it instead of acting like some superior jackass?

You can make all the excuses you like, this is purely for your ego.

Spider Nebula.

It is a jpg image hosted on a server.

jpg's are short for jpeg, Joint Photographics Experts Group files.

Gods used condom

Let me make the offer more enticing. I will upgrade you for 3 months if you can identify the exact film plate that this image comes from. Yes, if you do it right it is possible to be specific about that, and it should be part of the solution if you find it without just guessing at it. If however the original question I asked is answered first without this bonus part, this bonus is null and void.

This bonus itself contains a kind of hint, doesn't it?

Type Ia Supernova

20 inch astrograph

Not telescope type, film plate, as in the specific film plate identifier.