Hidden 6,500 light-years away from our planet lies a zombie star shrouded in swirling tendrils of scorching sulfur.
Described as a crucial piece in unraveling the mystery of this peculiar supernova remnant, astronomer Tim Cunningham from the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass., sheds light on this fascinating discovery.
This supernova was initially observed in 1181 as a “guest star” by ancient
Upon closer inspection, researchers were taken aback by its unusual appearance. While resembling a type 1a supernova where a white dwarf star explodes and annihilates itself, part of the star
2024-11-04 09:00:00
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