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Astronomers Share Striking Image of Supernova Remnant Pa 30
Original: October 7, 2026 A red explosion extending radially like a firework over a dark field of stars. Supernova Remnant Pa 30 *
A newly circulated image of supernova remnant Pa 30 shows a red, radially spreading explosion resembling a firework against a dark starfield. The image is credited to the International Gemini Observatory, NOIRLab, NSF and AURA. Pa 30 is the remnant of a historic stellar explosion, and the image is drawing attention for its unusual, almost floral structure.
Why now: The striking, firework-like appearance of the supernova remnant image is being shared by space enthusiasts.
Pa 30International Gemini ObservatoryNOIRLabNSFAURA
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