The Cygnus Loop

Discussion in 'Astronomy, Exobiology, & Cosmology' started by wet1, Jun 23, 2001.

  1. wet1 Wanderer Registered Senior Member

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    The Cygnus Loop is the remnants of a 20,000-year-old supernova. Actually the shockwave. It is located 1400 ly away. This is a false color image. Oxygen is represented by blue, sulfur by red, and hydrogen by green. It was taken by the HST.

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