6 Min Read NASA’s Webb Stuns With New High-Definition Look at Exploded Star NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s new view of Cassiopeia A (Cas A) Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, D. Milisavljevic (Purdue University), T. Temim (Princeton University), I. De Looze (University of Gent) Mysterious features hide in near-infrared light Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. As part of the 2023 Holidays at…
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Supernovae Swept Out Barnard’s Loop in Orion
Astronomers have mapped Orion in 3D to understand the origin of the large arc of Barnard’s Loop — and you can interact with the 3D image! The post Supernovae Swept Out Barnard's Loop in Orion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCocoons Around Dying Stars Could Explain New Type of Stellar Explosions
A recently discovered type of stellar explosion might fit right in among the spectrum from regular supernovae to massive gamma-ray bursts. The post Cocoons Around Dying Stars Could Explain New Type of Stellar Explosions appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Flames of Orion and a Supergiant Star’s End
Astronomers watch starbirth and stardeath, capturing a unique view of a stellar nursery and witnessing a supergiant’s supernova. The post The Flames of Orion and a Supergiant Star's End appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStellar Remnant at the Core of Mysterious Flash Dubbed “The Cow”
Astronomers have identified the origin of a mysterious flash that occurred three years ago. The post Stellar Remnant at the Core of Mysterious Flash Dubbed "The Cow" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSupernova Blasts Make Way for Star Factories
Some 10 million years ago, dying stars cleared a giant cavity in space and ultimately inspired a new generation of star formation. The post Supernova Blasts Make Way for Star Factories appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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