A Supernova Cocoon Breakthrough
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:00
in Astronomy & Space
Observations with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have provided the first X-ray evidence of a supernova shock wave breaking through a cocoon of gas surrounding the star that exploded. This discovery may help astronomers understand why some supernovas are much more powerful than others.
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