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The Crab Nebula is the remnant of a supernova which was observed almost 1000 years ago. Although it corresponds to one of the most studied celestial objects, its extension in very high energy ...
This image by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) shows different structural details of the Crab Nebula. The supernova remnant ...
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What Is a Supernova?
For example, in 1054 AD, Chinese astronomers documented the appearance of a supernova that created the Crab Nebula, which is still visible today.
This breathtaking image of V838 Mon showcases a star located approximately 20,000 light-years from Earth in the Monoceros constellation, situated at the outer edge of the Milky Way galaxy.
The Serpens Nebula is a prime location for studying the formation of stars and planets. It is approximately 1,300 light-years from Earth.