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Astronomers may have found the remains of a supernova that occurred at least 1,700 years ago, close to the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
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Milky Way galaxy, near Sagittarius A*
Who
an international team of astronomers, Zhenlin Zhu, Mark Morris, Gabriele Ponti, Ping Zhou
What
Astronomers may have found the remains of a supernova that occurred at least 1,700 years ago, close to the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:25:21 GMT · 5h 56m ago
Where
Milky Way galaxy, near Sagittarius A* ·
Why
The discovery is important as supernovae create and scatter heavy elements necessary for planet formation and the evolution of life.
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This potential supernova remnant provides crucial context for understanding how new stars and rocky planets form, as the heavy elements blasted into space during a supernova are fundamental building blocks for celestial bodies. The proximity of this remnant to the supermassive black hole at the galactic center makes it a significant site for studying these processes.
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- Health & Science5h 56m agoAn international team of astronomers may have found the remains of a supernova that took place at least 1,700 years ago, close to the center of our own Milky Way galaxy, as per NASA.Open article