"Dark Energy Camera Reveals Ancient Supernova in Stunning Gigapixel Image"
The Dark Energy Camera (DECam) has captured a 1.3-gigapixel image of the Vela Supernova Remnant, showcasing the remains of a massive star that exploded nearly 11,000 years ago. This colorful image, taken with state-of-the-art technology, reveals the intricate web-like filaments of the expanding nebula, which spans almost 100 light-years. The image also features the Vela Pulsar, the collapsed core of the star, now an ultra-condensed neutron star. DECam's capabilities allow for the creation of mesmerizing images of faint astronomical objects, offering a limitless starscape to explore.