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New Images of Unique Supernova Remnant Reveal Pearl-like Chains
Astronomers have captured unprecedented images of Pa 30, a rare supernova remnant in the Milky Way. The structure features intricate gas knots arranged like pearls on a string, each spanning vast distances. Led by Ilaria Caiazzo of the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, the team used the Gemini North telescope to study this 850-year-old cosmic event. The findings provide new insights into the nature of this unique stellar explosion.