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James Webb Space Telescope detects neutron star hiding in supernova debris

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have ended nearly a decade of celestial hide-and-seek after discovering a neutron star in the debris of a star explosion. Supernova 1987A represents the remains of an exploded star that once had a mass 8 to 10 times that of the Sun. It is located about 170,000… Read More »

Webb telescope captures closest, most detailed look inside a supernova

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Thousands of years ago, a star in our galaxy exploded violently, creating a bright supernova remnant called Cassiopeia A that has intrigued scientists for decades. Now, a new image taken by the James Webb Space… Read More »

Webb telescope captures closest, most detailed look inside a supernova

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Thousands of years ago, a star in our galaxy exploded violently, creating a bright supernova remnant called Cassiopeia A that has intrigued scientists for decades. Now, a new image taken by the James Webb Space… Read More »