A Quick Look at Supernova 1987A
On February 24, 1987, astronomers in the southern hemisphere saw a supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
This new object was dubbed “Supernova 1987A” and was the brightest stellar explosion seen in over four centuries.
Chandra has observed Supernova 1987A many times and the X-ray data reveal important information about this object.
X-rays from Chandra have shown the expanding blast wave from the original explosion slamming into a ring of material expelled by the star before it exploded.
The latest Chandra data reveal the blast wave has moved beyond the ring into a region that astronomers do not know much about.
These observations can help astronomers learn how supernovas impact their environments and affect future generations of stars and planets.
-
8:00
Adam Does Movies
21 hours agoKILL Movie Review - Get Off The Train Already!
29.6K2 -
6:11
Praxis Homesteading and Survival Skills
19 hours agoNo One Puts Solar Panels Here... But they SHOULD!
32.8K23 -
6:58
scoutthedoggie
19 hours agoAirsoft War Games at The Fort Scotland
29.5K -
3:01
Hack
20 hours ago3 Ideas about making DIY gadget projects for a smartphone
37.7K5 -
13:35
RealReaper
9 hours agoThe Acolyte Episode 6 Nothing Happens
28K8 -
17:25
CarlCrusher
16 hours agoIn Search of the Lost Lair of the Nevada Skinwalker
31.6K10 -
22:05
DepressedGinger
1 day ago*UNHINGED* Libs threaten to k*ll Trump, get visit from secret service
27.1K24 -
10:31
Tactical Advisor
1 day agoMy SWAT Sniper Rifle Breakdown
25.5K1 -
27:42
MYLUNCHBREAK CHANNEL PAGE
19 hours agoStatues in the Sky?
31K58 -
39:46
World Nomac
19 hours agoExploring the Culture of the Chinese People 🇨🇳
16.5K6