<p>When massive stars die, they explode, leaving behind supernova remnants. Given how common binary star systems are — more than half the stars in our galaxy have a companion — it stands to reason that paired supernova remnants would also be common. But astronomers have never found one. Now, hiding in the bright shine of<a class="more-link" href="https://www.astronomy.com/science/is-this-the-first-known-binary-system-to-produce-two-supernova-remnants/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"Is this the first known binary system to produce two supernova remnants?"</span></a></p>
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When massive stars die, they explode, leaving behind supernova remnants. Given how common binary star systems are — more than half the stars in our galaxy have a companion — it stands to reason that paired supernova remnants would also be common. But astronomers have never found one. Now, hiding in the bright shine ofContinue reading “Is this the first known binary system to produce two supernova remnants?”
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