Supernova 1987A

Astronomers in the southern hemisphere witnessed Supernova 1987A on Feb 24, 1987, marking the brightest stellar explosion in centuries.

Chandra X-ray observations have tracked the blast wave from this explosion colliding with a pre-explosion ring of material.

Recent data show the blast wave entering a previously uncharted region, offering insights into supernova effects on their surroundings and future celestial bodies.