remnant articles

What is the core after a supernova called?

The final object left behind after a massive star exhausts its fuel and explodes in a supernova is one of the universe's...

What is the remaining debris from a supernova called?

The material left behind after a star meets its dramatic end—a supernova explosion—is known by a specific name: the **su...

Why do supernova remnants glow?

The glowing remnants left behind after a star violently ends its life—a supernova—are among the most spectacular sights ...

What do supernova remnants do?

The structure resulting from a star's violent death, known as a supernova remnant (SNR), is anything but static; it is a...