"JWST Unravels Decades-Long Supernova Mystery"
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided evidence of an ultradense neutron star at the core of the iconic supernova 1987A, solving a long-standing mystery. The telescope detected ionized argon and sulfur gas, indicating the presence of the neutron star obscured by dust from the explosion. This finding offers strong observational evidence for the neutron star's existence and opens the door for further study of its evolution over time.
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- In 1987, We Saw a Star Explode. JWST Finally Found Evidence of Its Remains. ScienceAlert
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