Suzaku Finds "Fossil" Fireballs from Supernovae

Suzaku Finds "Fossil" Fireballs from Supernovae

In a supernova remnant known as the Jellyfish Nebula, Suzaku detected X-rays from fully ionized silicon and sulfur -- an imprint of higher-temperature conditions immediately following the star's explosion. The nebula is about 65 light-years across. (12/30/2009)

Credit: JAXA/NASA/Suzaku

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