Posted by BGH
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Very Cool! The Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected remnants of the most recent (that we know of), nearby supernova.
This supernova occurred within the Milky Way galaxy about 140 years ago, though it was not visible during that time due to it's location near the center of the galaxy and being obscured by gas and dust. The composite image above is beautiful, and to see a larger, full screen image size click on the picture, of click this link for a Flash application that allows you to zoom in on the object.
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"These things I'll carry on
And when you're gone I'll honor you
Each day, however long"
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