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Supernovas & Supernova Remnants

Chandra Image of G292.0+1.8

The aftermath of the death of a massive star is shown in beautiful detail in this new composite image of G292.0+1.8. In color is the Chandra X-ray Observatory image - easily the deepest X-ray image ever obtained of this supernova remnant - and in white is optical data from the Digitized Sky Survey. Although considered a "textbook" case of a supernova remnant, the intricate structure shown here reveals a few surprises. 

Just Breathe: A Star's Death Exhales Oxygen Into Space

Dr. Patrick Slane from the Chandra X-ray Center recently shared some information on the G292.0+1.8 supernova remnant with NASA's museum alliance members.  We think you'll find it useful too:
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Dr. Patrick Slane:  G292.0+1.8. It's not an exciting name. 
The name of this thing, that G292 means that it's a galactic object, that's what the G stands for.