The remnant of a star exploded as supernova

3D Model

Supernova remnants are the results of violent explosions of stars known as supernovae. This 3D model describes the distribution of the stellar debris and the blast wave resulting from a supernova explosion occurred about 1000 years ago. The extension of the remnant is about 10 parsec (about 33 light years).

MHD simulation performed with the FLASH code.

Reference: Orlando et al. 2012, ApJ 749, id. 156.

Credits: INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo.