Tag: Supernova

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Unraveling the Mystery Behind the Bizarre ‘Dandelion’ Supernova

Astronomers have recently uncovered an intriguing celestial object known as "Parker's Star," the remnant of the supernova SN 1181, which was observed in 12th-century China and Japan. This unique object, located about 8,000 light-years...
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843-Year-Old Supernova Reveals ‘Zombie Star’ Still Exploding

A groundbreaking animated map has recently uncovered intriguing details about a mysterious "zombie star" hiding within the remnants of a supernova that illuminated Earth's sky over 800 years ago. This unique 3D visualization reveals...
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Unveiling Black Hole and Supernova Secrets: XRISM X-ray Telescope’s Initial Findings

Unveiling Black Hole and Supernova Secrets: XRISM X-ray Telescope's Initial FindingsLess than a year after Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission launched to space, the space telescope's first results are in — and they...
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Cosmic Butterfly Emerges from Star’s Violent Death: Space Photo of the Week

Kohoutek 3-46, a planetary nebula, was recently captured by the Gemini North telescope. This cosmic butterfly is located 7,200 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus and was shared with the public on July 24,...