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Supernova remnant LMC N 49
Supernova remnant LMC N 49, optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. These clouds of glowing gas and dust are where the explosion of a large star, thousands of years ago, has flung the stars outer layers against the interstellar medium. The impact from this rapid expansion causes the gas and dust to heat up and glow. A neutron star (not visible) formed from the stars core. The expanding dust cloud contains the material needed to form planets around new stars. LMC N 49 is 90 light years wide and 160, 000 light years distant in the LMC (Large Magellanic Cloud), a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way Galaxy
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This print showcases the breathtaking beauty of Supernova remnant LMC N 49, a celestial phenomenon captured by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The image reveals mesmerizing clouds of luminous gas and dust, remnants of an explosive event that occurred thousands of years ago when a massive star met its fiery demise. The outer layers of this stellar giant were hurled into the surrounding interstellar medium, resulting in a remarkable display of glowing matter. Though unseen in this image, a neutron star was born from the core of the deceased star. As these expanding clouds collide with their surroundings at incredible speeds, they heat up and emit an ethereal glow that captivates our imagination. Moreover, within this vast expanse lies the potential for new planetary systems to form around nascent stars. Located 160,000 light years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy orbiting our Milky Way Galaxy, LMC N 49 spans an impressive width of 90 light years. Its distant location makes it all the more awe-inspiring as we contemplate its immense scale and cosmic significance. This extraordinary photograph from Science Photo Library invites us to ponder upon the wonders of our universe – from stellar deaths to planetary birthplaces – reminding us once again how small we are amidst such grandeur.
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