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NASA shares image of proton star buried at the centre of Crab Nebula; netizens call it ‘absolutely amazing’
also known as a supernova. Many nebulae are known as star-forming regions where new stars are formed. The Crab Nebula, located 6,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus, is one of ...
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Crab Nebula (NIRCam and MIRI) (IMAGE)
This image by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) shows different structural details of the Crab Nebula. The supernova remnant ...
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What Is a Supernova?
A supernova is one of the most powerful and mysterious phenomena in the universe. It’s an event that occurs when a star ...
NASA launches night sky challenge to celebrate Hubble anniversary
The agency is encouraging astronomy clubs to throw “star parties” to introduce people to the nebulae and galaxies spotted by ...