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New portrait of the oldest-known supernova | Space photo of the day for March 27, 2026

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Based on historical records made by Chinese astronomers, scientists believe the star exploded in the year AD 185.

This image depicts the supernova remnant SN 185, found some 8,000 light-years away from Earth in the direction of the sun's closest sibling, the triple star Alpha Centauri. Based on historical records made by Chinese astronomers, scientists believe the star exploded in the year AD 185. It may have been visible in the sky for as many as eight months.

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A NASA X-ray telescope has captured a breathtaking portrait of a supernova remnant, revealing unseen features of the exploded star.

https://www.space.com/astronomy/new-portrait-of-the-oldest-known-supernova-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-27-2026

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