• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 30th, 2015
Swiss Cheese-like Exploded Star Imaged in 3D in Unprecedented Detail

Swiss Cheese-like Exploded Star Imaged in 3D in Unprecedented Detail

Cassiopeia A went kaboom about 340 years ago, spilled loads of insanely hot and radioactive matter into the cosmos

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 16th, 2013
3D Model of the Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant Created

3D Model of the Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant Created

This is one of the most famous objects in the night sky

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 5th, 2009
The Mystery of Cassiopeia A Finally Revealed

The Mystery of Cassiopeia A Finally Revealed

The formation is most likely a neutron star

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 8th, 2009
Cassiopeia A Metamorphosis Sheds Light on Supernova Evolution

Cassiopeia A Metamorphosis Sheds Light on Supernova Evolution

The remnants are now being viewed in 3D

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • May 30th, 2008
Light Echo Links Cassiopeia A to Progenitor

Light Echo Links Cassiopeia A to Progenitor

Cassiopeia A remnant was determined by Type IIb supernova

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • May 15th, 2008
Milky Way's Youngest Supernova Discovered

Milky Way's Youngest Supernova Discovered

Link between supernovae and remnants found