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Scientists using eROSITA data have discovered narrow, tunnel-like plasma structures within the Local Hot Bubble, potentially shaped by ancient supernova explosions, which may connect our solar system to distant regions of the galaxy and support models of interconnected superbubbles in the Milky Way.
Astronomers have discovered a cosmic 'interstellar tunnel' connecting our solar system to distant stars, revealed through X-ray observations that map hot, low-density plasma regions shaped by ancient supernovae, challenging previous notions of space as empty and suggesting a complex network of interstellar pathways.
Astronomers have used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to create a 3D map of the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a low-density region of hot gas surrounding the solar system. This map reveals a temperature gradient within the LHB, likely caused by supernova explosions, and an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation Centaurus, potentially linking the LHB with a neighboring superbubble. The study provides insights into the structure and dynamics of the LHB, including the role of stellar feedback in shaping interstellar tunnels.
Recent research has uncovered a potential interstellar tunnel within the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a massive structure formed by supernova explosions near our solar system. This tunnel, discovered using the eROSITA X-ray telescope, may connect the LHB to other superbubbles or nebulae, suggesting a network of interconnected hot gas bubbles in the Milky Way. This finding supports a 1974 theory of a galactic bubble network and could enhance our understanding of the galaxy's structure and evolution, though its practical use for space exploration remains speculative.
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have discovered an 'interstellar tunnel' within the Local Hot Bubble (LHB) using data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey. This tunnel, located towards the constellation Centaurus, may connect the LHB to neighboring superbubbles, forming a network of hot gas. The LHB, a 1,000-light-year-wide cavity filled with million-degree gas, is believed to have been shaped by supernova explosions. The eROSITA telescope's position allows for clearer observations, overcoming challenges posed by Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Astronomers have mapped the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a hot, low-density region of space around our Solar System, revealing an asymmetrical shape and a mysterious interstellar tunnel pointing towards the constellation Centaurus. Using the eROSITA X-ray telescope, researchers found that the LHB was likely formed by supernova explosions and is expanding more vertically than horizontally. The discovery of the tunnel suggests a possible network of connected hot bubbles in the galaxy, potentially linking to other structures like the Gum nebula.
Astronomers have used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to create a 3D map of the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a low-density region of hot gas surrounding the solar system. This map reveals a temperature gradient within the LHB, likely caused by supernova explosions, and an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation Centaurus, potentially linking the LHB with a neighboring superbubble. The study enhances understanding of the LHB's structure and its interaction with the interstellar medium, shaped by stellar winds and supernovae.