Herschel Space Observatory discovers source of cosmic dust in a stellar explosion
Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 13:30
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- ESA's Herschel Space Observatory is helping unravel the mystery of where cosmic dust comes from. Thanks to the resolution and sensitivity of Herschel, astronomers have been able to detect cosmic dust from a supernovae, adding weight to the theory that these cosmic fireworks are responsible for its creation.