Emission lines due to ionizing radiation from a compact object in the remnant of Supernova 1987A

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Researchers use James Webb Space Telescope to observe Supernova 1987A and detect ionised argon and sulphur atoms, providing conclusive evidence for a neutron star's presence. The discovery sheds light on the formation of heavy elements and the nature of compact objects in supernovae.

Emission lines due to ionizing radiation from a compact object in the remnant of Supernova 1987A

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