All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova

NASA's image library records All Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This image combines data from four different space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains of the oldest documented example of a supernova, called RCW 86.

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A CLOSER LOOK

This image combines data from four different space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains of the oldest documented example of a supernova, called RCW 86.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryAll Eyes on Oldest Recorded Supernova

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