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Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in the middle of our galaxy.
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astronomers Zhenlin Zhu, Mark Morris, Gabriele Ponti, and Ping Zhou
What
Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in the middle of our galaxy.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:38:00 GMT · 5h 21m ago
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Milky Way galaxy ·
Why
Supernova remnants are the expanding remains of exploded stars and provide elements critical for the formation of planets and life.
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If confirmed, this discovery would represent one of the closest supernova remnants to the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. The study sheds light on how exploding stars synthesize elements necessary for planet and life formation.
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