All articles tagged with #centaurus
A potential new nova has been observed in the constellation Centaurus, possibly visible to the naked eye from dark-sky locations, and was discovered by John Seach. The nova is a stellar explosion involving a white dwarf and a companion star, and its exact distance remains unknown.
Astronomers using the eROSITA space telescope have discovered an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation of Centaurus, potentially linking our Local Bubble to a neighboring superbubble. This tunnel, filled with hot plasma, was identified through improved sensitivity in X-ray mapping, revealing a gap in the cooler interstellar medium. The discovery adds complexity to our understanding of the Local Bubble's formation, believed to be shaped by supernova explosions. Further studies are needed to clarify the tunnel's properties and its connection to the Loop I superbubble.