"James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Neutron Star in Supernova Debris"

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The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a neutron star at the site of the well-known supernova SN 1987A, providing evidence of its existence after nearly four decades. The neutron star was hidden by a thick shroud of gas and dust from the supernova blast, but its presence was revealed through emissions from ionized elements detected by the telescope. Further observations may help determine whether the neutron star is a pulsar surrounded by a pulsar wind nebula or a "bare" neutron star, shedding light on this cosmic mystery.
- James Webb Space Telescope spots neutron star hiding in supernova wreckage Space.com
- Webb Finds Evidence for Neutron Star at Heart of Young Supernova Remnant Science@NASA
- Space telescope spies neutron star in the debris of famous supernova The Associated Press
- In 1987, We Saw a Star Explode. JWST Finally Found Evidence of Its Remains. ScienceAlert
- Supernova mystery solved: JWST reveals the fate of an iconic stellar explosion Nature.com
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