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DSS image

A wide-field image of the area of the sky where the mystery of the Milky Way’s super-efficient particle accelerators was solved by studying the ancient RCW 86 supernova remnant.

Credit:

ESO and Digitized Sky Survey 2. Acknowledgment: Davide De Martin

About the Image

Id:eso0923c
Type:Observation
Release date:25 June 2009
Related releases:eso0923
Size:14273 x 15899 px

About the Object

Name:RCW 86
Type:• Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Supernova Remnant
Distance:8000 light years

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