"Record-Breaking 1.3-Gigapixel Image Captures Supernova Remnants in Stunning Detail"
The Dark Energy Camera has captured a stunning 1.3-gigapixel image of the Vela Supernova Remnant, showcasing incredible detail and color. Located 800 light-years away, the remnant is the result of a massive star's explosion 11,000 years ago. The camera's 570-megapixel sensor array, combined with multiple exposures and specialized filters, allowed for the creation of this record-breaking image. By capturing wavelengths ranging from visible light to infrared, the camera revealed intricate cosmic structures and materials left behind by the supernova, offering valuable insights into the lifecycle of stars.