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Supernova Remnant

The structure resulting from the explosion of a star in a supernova. It consists of ejected material expanding from the explosion and the shocked interstellar medium it sweeps up.

Source: apod.nasa.gov

APODs including "Supernova Remnant"

Between Scylla and Charybdis: A Double Cosmic Discovery

Between Scylla and Charybdis: A Double Cosmic Discovery

09/06/2025

Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Ancient Supernova

Veil Nebula: Wisps of an Ancient Supernova

02/06/2025

M1: The Incredible Expanding Crab

M1: The Incredible Expanding Crab

08/05/2025

Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A

Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A

17/01/2025

Supernova Remnants Big and Small

Supernova Remnants Big and Small

08/01/2025

Near to the Heart Nebula

Near to the Heart Nebula

17/12/2024

The Mermaid Nebula Supernova Remnant

The Mermaid Nebula Supernova Remnant

18/09/2024

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

NGC 6995: The Bat Nebula

04/09/2024

Supernova Remnant CTA 1

Supernova Remnant CTA 1

23/08/2024

Cometary Globules

Cometary Globules

16/07/2024

Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant

Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant

16/04/2024

Sonified: The Jellyfish Nebula Supernova Remnant

25/03/2024