supernova remnant New supernova remnant lights up! By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:06:10 +0000 In 1987, light from an exploding star in a neighboring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud, reached Earth. Named Supernova 1987A, it was the closest supernova explosion witnessed in almost 400 years, allowing astronomers to study it in unprecedented detail as it evolves. The post New supernova remnant lights up! appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory supernova
supernova remnant Astronomers discover X-rays from a young supernova remnant By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:48:07 +0000 Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected X-rays emitted by the debris from the explosion of supernova 1957D. The post Astronomers discover X-rays from a young supernova remnant appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Chandra X-Ray Observatory Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory supernova
supernova remnant Highly distorted supernova remnant seen by Chandra X-ray Observatory By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:40:31 +0000 New data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory suggest a highly distorted supernova remnant (shown here) may contain the most recent black hole formed in the Milky Way galaxy. The post Highly distorted supernova remnant seen by Chandra X-ray Observatory appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Space Spotlight astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Chandra X-Ray Observatory Milky Way supernova
supernova remnant 3-D Map of Supernova Remnant Reveals Frothy Interior By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:18:11 +0000 Cassiopeia A, or Cas A for short, is one of the most well studied supernova remnants in our galaxy. But it still holds major surprises. […] The post 3-D Map of Supernova Remnant Reveals Frothy Interior appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory supernova
