"James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Neutron Star in 1987 Supernova Debris"
TL;DR
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the transformation of a star that exploded in a supernova in 1987 into a neutron star, using infrared light to cut through debris and detect chemical signatures. This discovery provides insight into the birth and early years of a neutron star, shedding light on these exotic cosmic objects and their role in seeding the universe with essential elements. The neutron star, located in a nearby galaxy, is densely packed and weighs 1 1/2 times our sun, making it one of the most enigmatic objects in the universe.
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- Space telescope spies neutron star in the debris of famous supernova The Associated Press
- Webb telescope may have solved lingering mystery of 1987 supernova The Washington Post
- Webb Finds Evidence for Neutron Star at Heart of Young Supernova Remnant Science@NASA
- In 1987, We Saw a Star Explode. JWST Finally Found Evidence of Its Remains. ScienceAlert
- James Webb Space Telescope spots neutron star hiding in supernova wreckage Space.com
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