Striking new images of unique supernova remnant reveal pearl-like chains
Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope have captured high-resolution images of Pa 30, a unique supernova remnant from the year 1181. The images reveal an intricate, pearl-like structure of gas knots surrounding a surviving 'zombie star'.
Why it matters
This discovery provides rare insights into historical stellar explosions and the complex aftermath of supernovae, helping scientists better understand stellar evolution.
by Institute of Science and Technology Austria
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