Iron 'fingerprints' point astronomers to supernova suspects
Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 06:30
in Astronomy & Space
(Phys.org) —An international team of astronomers using data from the Japan-led Suzaku X-ray observatory has developed a powerful technique for analyzing supernova remnants, the expanding clouds of debris left behind when stars explode. The method provides scientists with a way to quickly identify the type of explosion and offers insights into the environment surrounding the star before its destruction.