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Supernova remnant W63 a vast expanding shell in Cygnus

Original: Located within the Cygnus constellation, the supernova remnant W63 represents a vast shell of expanding debris from a st

Astronomy observers are highlighting W63, a supernova remnant in the Cygnus constellation. The vast shell of expanding debris comes from a stellar explosion roughly 15,000 years ago and spans more than 150 light-years. The nebular structure is mostly visible through narrow-band imaging, which captures light from specific elements in the glowing gas.

Why now: Striking images and descriptions of the nebula are circulating among space enthusiasts.

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• Located within the Cygnus constellation, the supernova remnant W63 represents a vast shell of expanding debris from a stellar explosion roughly 15,000 years ago. Spanning over 150 light-years, this nebular structure is primarily visible through narrow-band imaging that… · admin@science.social · 1

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