Hubble Sees a Celestial Cannonball
Published: October 25, 2024; 6:32 p.m.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a celestial cannonball, a rare type of supernova remnant that resembles a cannonball fired from a celestial cannon.
The supernova remnant, known as SNR 0509-67.5, is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. It was created by the explosion of a massive star that reached the end of its life and collapsed under its own gravity.
The Hubble image reveals a bright, circular shell of gas and dust surrounding a central core. The shell is expanding rapidly, driven by the energy released by the supernova explosion. The central core is thought to be a neutron star, the collapsed core of the exploded star.
“This image is a beautiful example of the power and beauty of nature,” said Dr. Adam Riess, a Nobel Laureate and astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. “It shows us that even the most violent events in the universe can create something truly awe-inspiring.”
The supernova remnant is estimated to be about 4,000 years old. It is one of the youngest supernova remnants ever observed by Hubble. This makes it an important target for astronomers studying the evolution of supernovae.
“This image gives us a unique opportunity to study a supernova remnant in its early stages,” said Dr. Patrick Kelly, an astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley. “We can learn more about how these objects form and evolve.”
Hubble’s image of SNR 0509-67.5 is a testament to the power of the telescope to reveal the hidden wonders of the universe. It is a reminder that even the most violent events in the cosmos can create something truly beautiful.
Hubble Sees a Celestial Cannonball
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