Animation of a Massive Star Explosion (2006-4snr)

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When a massive star explodes, it creates a shell of hot gas that glows brightly in X-rays. This animation shows this process and depicts the stellar debris that Chandra is able to observe, revealing the dynamics of the explosion.

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• License: CC / Public Domain
• Category: Space

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