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The Pa 30 supernova residue’s apparent firework-shaped ejecta has a cascading knot-like structure.
(Image credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/ AURA)
Quick truths
What it is: Pa 30, a supernova residue
Where it is: 7,500 light-years away, in the constellation Cassiopeia
When it was shared: Oct. 6, 2026
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