"Pulsar Formation Unveiled: JWST and ALMA Shed Light"

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The combination of observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has provided new insights into the remnant of Supernova 1987A (SN 1987A), suggesting the possible formation of a pulsar. ALMA's high-resolution images revealed a hot spot within the remnant, indicating the presence of a young neutron star. JWST's observations unveiled previously unseen features, including crescent-like shapes, which have yet to be fully understood. As the remnant continues to evolve, future observations may reveal whether a pulsar is indeed forming within SN 1987A.
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