The James Webb space telescope has unveiled never-before-seen structures hidden within the iconic Supernova 1987A.
is the most powerful telescope that humans have ever built, and that power has allowed us to look deeper into our universe than ever before. Now, Webb’s observations have provided a new look at the iconic Supernova 1987A, revealing hidden structures that may have helped shape the supernova remnant itself., showcases the Supernova in vivid detail. Captured using the telescope’s Near-InfraRed Camera , it showcases a central area that looks similar to a keyhole.
Image source: Science: NASA, ESA, CSA, Mikako Matsuura , Richard Arendt , Claes Fransson , Josefin Larsson Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan
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