Astronomy news – DEM L241: Hardy Star Survives Supernova Blast.

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Astronomers have found evidence for a companion star that survived the blast of a supernova explosion. Chandra’s X-rays reveal a point-like source within the debris field produced when a massive star exploded. This system contains either a neutron star or … Continue reading →

#EyeCandy – Whirlpool Galaxy: A Classic Beauty.

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M51, whose name comes from being the 51st entry in Charles Messier’s catalog, is considered to be one of the classic examples of a spiral galaxy. At a distance of about 30 million light years from Earth, it is also one … Continue reading →