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Zombie Star’s Mysterious Spiky Filaments Baffle Astronomers in New Discovery
A zombie star remnant, Pa 30, located 6,500 light-years from Earth, is surrounded by spiky filaments that have baffled astronomers. These filaments, observed for centuries, continue to puzzle scientists, as their formation and long-term stability remain unclear. The star's explosion in 1181 was initially noted by skywatchers, but its remnant struct...
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James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Hidden Interstellar Wonders of Supernova Cassiopeia A
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided a rare glimpse into the remnants of a centuries-old supernova in Cassiopeia A. Using infrared technology, the telescope captured a light echo caused by a massive star’s explosion, unveiling new insights into the interstellar medium and its magnetic structures. This breakthrough discovery offers valuable...
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Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study
Astronomers discovered that the supernova remnant G278.94+1.35 is located just 3,300 light years away, much closer than previously believed. Initially thought to span over 500 light years, it is now estimated to measure around 189 by 182 light years. Named "Diprotodon" after Australia’s extinct giant marsupial, this structure remains in an expand...
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Namibian Observatory Spots Highest Energy Cosmic Electrons Opening Better Understanding of Cosmic Rays
The H.E.S.S. Observatory in Namibia has detected the highest-energy cosmic ray electrons ever observed, suggesting sources within a few hundred light-years. The findings point to extreme phenomena like pulsars and supernova remnants, offering insights into cosmic processes and particle accelerators. The breakthrough provides crucial data for future...
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Unraveling the Story of Pa 30: A Supernova's Remarkable Legacy
Pa 30 is a fascinating nebula that emerged from a supernova observed in 1181. At its center lies a remarkable white dwarf, often called a "zombie star," which continues to emit extraordinary heat and light. Recent studies utilizing advanced mapping techniques have unveiled new details about the nebula's unique shape and rapid expansion, offering in...
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Japan’s XRISM Telescope Delivers Insights from a Supermassive Black Hole and a Supernova
Less than a year since Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) launched, it has delivered its first results, uncovering crucial information about black holes and supernova remnants. XRISM is a collaborative effort between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA). Its observations have revealed...
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NASA Astronomers Solve Mystery Of "Green Monster", Shares Supernova Remnant Pic
Green Monster: A new composite image contains X-rays from Chandra (blue), infrared data from Webb (red, green, blue), and optical data from Hubble (red and white).
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James Webb Captures Crab Nebula In Stunning Detail
Crab nebula, remnant of a supernova explosion, is situated in Taurus constellation, 6,500 light years away from Earth.
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NASA Telescope Captures Never-Before-Seen Details Of Remnant Of Star That Exploded 340 Years Ago
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope recently captured "never-before-seen" detail of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), a remnant of a massive star that exploded some 340 years ago.
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Australian Supercomputer Creates Image of Supernova Remnant Using Radio Telescope Data
Setonix, a newly commissioned supercomputer in Australia, has processed a series of radio telescope observations, including a highly detailed image of a supernova remnant. Operated by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Perth, ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array) radio telescope consists of 36 dish anten...
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Giant Mysterious Ring Near Milky Way Galaxy Could Be an Intergalactic Supernova Remnant
The international team of experts found a mysterious circular ring that is believed to be the remains of an exploded star. This giant ring-shaped phenomenon near our neighbouring galaxy is being called a "rogue" supernova remnant. Named J0624–6948, it is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
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NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer Space Telescope Captures Its First Images
NASA has released the first image captured by its Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer; it's of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A.
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Want to Know What Hubble Telescope Saw on Your Birthday? This NASA Tool Will Help You Find Out
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured millions of stunning images of the cosmos. On its first launch anniversary on April 24 in 1991, it observed something amazing. It's called the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant and it is located 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
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NASA Shares Captivating Picture of a Supernova Remnant, Calls It 'A Kaleidoscope of Colour'
NASA has shared a beautiful image of Cas A, the remnant of a massive star that exploded about 300 years ago, on its Instagram. The picture justifies the title picked by the space agency, which called it 'A Kaleidoscope of Colour'.
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NASA Discovery That May Help Crack Mystery Behind Explosion of Stars
NASA has made a new discovery that it expects to be a major step towards understanding how some giant stars explode. It has shared a new image of remnants of a famous supernova that has led to the new findings.
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Zombie Star’s Mysterious Spiky Filaments Baffle Astronomers in New Discovery
A zombie star remnant, Pa 30, located 6,500 light-years from Earth, is surrounded by spiky filaments that have baffled astronomers. These filaments, observed for centuries, continue to puzzle scientists, as their formation and long-term stability remain unclear. The star's explosion in 1181 was initially noted by skywatchers, but its remnant struct...
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James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Hidden Interstellar Wonders of Supernova Cassiopeia A
The James Webb Space Telescope has provided a rare glimpse into the remnants of a centuries-old supernova in Cassiopeia A. Using infrared technology, the telescope captured a light echo caused by a massive star’s explosion, unveiling new insights into the interstellar medium and its magnetic structures. This breakthrough discovery offers valuable...
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Supernova Remnant G278.94+1.35 is Closer to Earth, Claims New Study
Astronomers discovered that the supernova remnant G278.94+1.35 is located just 3,300 light years away, much closer than previously believed. Initially thought to span over 500 light years, it is now estimated to measure around 189 by 182 light years. Named "Diprotodon" after Australia’s extinct giant marsupial, this structure remains in an expand...
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Namibian Observatory Spots Highest Energy Cosmic Electrons Opening Better Understanding of Cosmic Rays
The H.E.S.S. Observatory in Namibia has detected the highest-energy cosmic ray electrons ever observed, suggesting sources within a few hundred light-years. The findings point to extreme phenomena like pulsars and supernova remnants, offering insights into cosmic processes and particle accelerators. The breakthrough provides crucial data for future...
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Unraveling the Story of Pa 30: A Supernova's Remarkable Legacy
Pa 30 is a fascinating nebula that emerged from a supernova observed in 1181. At its center lies a remarkable white dwarf, often called a "zombie star," which continues to emit extraordinary heat and light. Recent studies utilizing advanced mapping techniques have unveiled new details about the nebula's unique shape and rapid expansion, offering in...
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Japan’s XRISM Telescope Delivers Insights from a Supermassive Black Hole and a Supernova
Less than a year since Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) launched, it has delivered its first results, uncovering crucial information about black holes and supernova remnants. XRISM is a collaborative effort between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA). Its observations have revealed...
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NASA Astronomers Solve Mystery Of "Green Monster", Shares Supernova Remnant Pic
Green Monster: A new composite image contains X-rays from Chandra (blue), infrared data from Webb (red, green, blue), and optical data from Hubble (red and white).
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James Webb Captures Crab Nebula In Stunning Detail
Crab nebula, remnant of a supernova explosion, is situated in Taurus constellation, 6,500 light years away from Earth.
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NASA Telescope Captures Never-Before-Seen Details Of Remnant Of Star That Exploded 340 Years Ago
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope recently captured "never-before-seen" detail of Cassiopeia A (Cas A), a remnant of a massive star that exploded some 340 years ago.
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Australian Supercomputer Creates Image of Supernova Remnant Using Radio Telescope Data
Setonix, a newly commissioned supercomputer in Australia, has processed a series of radio telescope observations, including a highly detailed image of a supernova remnant. Operated by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Perth, ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array) radio telescope consists of 36 dish anten...
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Giant Mysterious Ring Near Milky Way Galaxy Could Be an Intergalactic Supernova Remnant
The international team of experts found a mysterious circular ring that is believed to be the remains of an exploded star. This giant ring-shaped phenomenon near our neighbouring galaxy is being called a "rogue" supernova remnant. Named J0624–6948, it is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
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NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer Space Telescope Captures Its First Images
NASA has released the first image captured by its Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer; it's of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A.
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Want to Know What Hubble Telescope Saw on Your Birthday? This NASA Tool Will Help You Find Out
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured millions of stunning images of the cosmos. On its first launch anniversary on April 24 in 1991, it observed something amazing. It's called the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant and it is located 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
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NASA Shares Captivating Picture of a Supernova Remnant, Calls It 'A Kaleidoscope of Colour'
NASA has shared a beautiful image of Cas A, the remnant of a massive star that exploded about 300 years ago, on its Instagram. The picture justifies the title picked by the space agency, which called it 'A Kaleidoscope of Colour'.
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NASA Discovery That May Help Crack Mystery Behind Explosion of Stars
NASA has made a new discovery that it expects to be a major step towards understanding how some giant stars explode. It has shared a new image of remnants of a famous supernova that has led to the new findings.
