The Hubble Space Telescope has recovered countless breathable images during its 30-year mission. The latest example is an incredible image of a supernova explosion wave that was about 2,600 light-years from Earth.
The explosion of powerful stars in the constellation Cygnus swan occurred as soon as a dead star became extinct. The star was about 20 times larger than our Sun, and its destructive death probably occurred 10,000 and 20,000 years ago.
Also at RT.com
Hubble Telescope spy cosmic ‘bat’ wings in the depths of space (video)
The beautiful image shows a small portion of the blast wave that remains in the context of astonishing astronomical events. The remnants from the millennial supernova have extended 60 light-years from its center.
Interestingly, the remnants continue to expand at an impressive speed of 350 kilometers per second. Since the explosion, the Star Shapel has been mixed with a low-density inter-centrifugal material, making it a great screen-like structure for capturing photos.
On its way back in 1991, Hubble Cygnus captured another image of a supernova explosion wave, capturing a small portion of the remnant.
Like this story? Share with friends!
Analyst. Amateur problem solver. Wannabe internet expert. Coffee geek. Tv guru. Award-winning communicator. Food nerd.
