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"NASA's Telescopes Reveal Merging Supernova Remnants in Stunning Cosmic Display"

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has revealed that the supernova remnant 30 Doradus B (30 Dor B) in the Large Magellanic Cloud has experienced multiple supernova explosions, challenging the conventional understanding that such remnants typically result from a single event. This discovery, made through a combination of X-ray, optical, and infrared data, provides new insights into the lifecycle of massive stars and the complex history of 30 Dor B, which is situated 160,000 light-years from Earth. The research, led by Wei-An Chen and recently published in the Astronomical Journal, underscores the intricate nature of stellar evolution and the dynamic processes within supernova remnants.

via SciTechDaily|

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"NASA's Telescopes Kick Off New Year with Dual Cosmic Discoveries"

NASA's telescopes have captured a new image of the supernova remnant 30 Doradus B, revealing the complex aftermath of at least two massive stellar explosions in the Large Magellanic Cloud. By combining data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Blanco telescope, the Spitzer Space Telescope, and the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have identified a faint X-ray shell and a pulsar wind nebula, indicating separate supernova events that occurred more than 5,000 years ago. This research, led by Wei-An Chen, provides new insights into the life cycles of massive stars and their explosive deaths.

via Phys.org|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA Telescopes Kick Off New Year with Dual Cosmic Discoveries"

NASA's telescopes have captured a stunning image of 30 Doradus B, a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud, revealing the complex aftermath of at least two massive stellar explosions. The composite image combines data from multiple telescopes, including Chandra's X-ray observations and Hubble's optical data, to analyze the region's structure and history. Astronomers have concluded that the remnant's features, such as a faint X-ray shell and a pulsar wind nebula, indicate multiple supernovae occurred, with the most recent explosion dating back about 5,000 years. This research provides valuable insights into the life cycles of massive stars and their explosive deaths.

via NASA|

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