CosmicRamiJust catching up on the JWST SN1987A image!
It’s glorious!
In 1987, astronomers around the world witnessed a first in modern times - a nearby supernova.
One of the biggest mysteries to me is why we haven’t seen the neutron star or pulsar that formed during the event.
Wrote about this for #SpaceAustralia … you can read the feature article here: https://www.spaceaustralia.com/feature/did-1987-supernova-produce-pulsar
Also …. hurry up pulsar!
Did the 1987 Supernova Produce A Pulsar? | Spaceaustralia
35 years ago, a bright new star appeared in a relatively close southern galaxy. A massive star had died in a spectacular supernova, providing astronomers with the first opportunity in about 400 years to study a relatively nearby event. But to this day, a mystery still remains – what did the supernova leave behind?
shom 🐧📷🤿🏔️🪚✊🏽