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A supernova exploded across the night sky 1,000 years ago. Astronomers have now found its remnant: a ‘zombie star’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. For six months in the year 1181, a dying star streaked across the night sky. The striking object appeared as bright as Saturn near the constellation Cassiopeia and was recorded as a “guest star” in… Read More »

Scientists reveal the unexpected structure of the Southern Ring Nebula: ‘We are disappointed’

The majestic, undulating Southern Rim Nebula is the cocoon of a dying star and has a secret. Scientists found that this nebula has a double-ring structure, proving that it has not one but three stars at its center. The Southern Ring Nebula, also called NGC 3132, is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,000 km away.… Read More »