Heart of an Exploded Star Observed in 3-D
Monday, July 10, 2017 - 10:52
in Astronomy & Space
Deep inside the remains of an exploded star lies a twisted knot of newly minted molecules and dust. Using ALMA, astronomers mapped the location of these new molecules to create a high-resolution 3-D image of this "dust factory," providing new insights into the relationship between a young supernova remnant and its galaxy.