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Explosions in space

Cosmic Cocoon

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Using the Chandra X-ray observatory, NASA scientists were able to capture the first evidence of a supernova shockwave breaking through the cocoon of gas surrounding the star that exploded. Image: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Royal Military College of Canada/P.Chandra et al); Optical: NASA/STScI

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