Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Astronomical "CAT scan" reveals cavity-filled supernova interior

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The CfA team created a 3D map of the Cassiopeia A supernova explosion (Image: D. Milisavlj...


Observations recorded in a study by researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian and Dartmouth College have shed light on the interior of the much-studied exploded star, Cassiopeia A. Using the astronomical equivalent of a CAT scan, the team created an interactive 3D map of the exploded star, showing that the supernova remnant is made up of a series of massive cavities. .. Continue Reading Astronomical "CAT scan" reveals cavity-filled supernova interior



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