A hidden gamma-ray source near the Jellyfish Nebula may be remnants of a progenitor star’s long-lost sibling, potentially indicating the first known binary system to produce two supernova remnants.

Jellyfish Nebula

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Astronomers

What

When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMT · 2h 54m ago

Where

Jellyfish Nebula ·

Why

The discovery suggests a binary star system where both stars have undergone supernova explosions, leaving behind remnants.

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This discovery could advance understanding of stellar evolution and supernova mechanisms in binary systems.

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Astronomy Magazine
https://www.astronomy.com/science/is-this-the-first-known-binary-system-to-produce-two-supernova-remnants/
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