Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025

RECOMMENDED: you can also visualize a HQ, 12k pixels zoomable version of this image here: www.gigapan.com/gigapans/236526 Approximately 11,000 years ago, a massive star in the constellation Vela ended its life in a spectacular supernova explosion, creating the Vela Supernova Remnant. This expanding debris cloud, located about 800 light-years away, spans over 100 light-years and is a prominent feature in the southern sky. The explosion also resulted in the formation of the Vela Pulsar, an incredibly dense, rapidly rotating neutron star that emits beams of radiation detectable across the electromagnetic spectrum. The Vela Supernova Remnant is likely embedded within the larger and older Gum Nebula, adding to the complexity and beauty of this celestial region. Kind Regards, Rod Prazeres Astrophotography Instagram: @deepskyjourney Facebook: /rodprazeresastrophotography/ All other socials: https://linktr.ee/deepskyjourney