December 23, 2024

900-year-old Chinese supernova mystery points to strange nebula

By using that speed and determining backward, the scientists figured out that the nebula would fit a supernova that blew up around 1181. False-color images of Parkers star and the nebula Pa30, which scientists now think are connected with reports of a supernova seen in 1181.” This is the only Type Iax supernova where detailed studies of the residue star and nebula are possible,” Ziljlstra added.

By utilizing that speed and computing backwards, the scientists figured out that the nebula would fit a supernova that took off around 1181. False-color images of Parkers star and the nebula Pa30, which scientists now think are connected with reports of a supernova seen in 1181.” This is the only Type Iax supernova where comprehensive studies of the residue star and nebula are possible,” Ziljlstra added.