SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 4, 2024Science News

A zombie star’s spiky filaments shed light on a 12th century supernova

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Pa 30, a supernova remnant 6,500 light-years away, displays unique spiky filaments and contains a surviving white dwarf, with new 3D observations suggesting it's likely the remains of a 1181 supernova, though the filaments' origin remains unclear.

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