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APOD: 2026 October 7 - Supernova Remnant Pa 30 - NASA Science

Explore the vibrant, firework-like structure of supernova remnant Pa 30, a celestial mystery linked to a guest star observed in 1181.

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APOD: 2026 October 7 - Supernova Remnant Pa 30 - NASA Science

Summary: This image features Nebula Pa 30, a supernova remnant captured by the Gemini North Telescope, believed to be the result of a Type Iax supernova event from the year 1181.

Captured by the Gemini North Telescope in Hawai'i, this image displays the intricate, radial filaments of Nebula Pa 30. Astronomers associate this remnant with a 'guest star' recorded by Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic observers in 1181. The nebula is thought to be the product of a Type Iax supernova, potentially caused by the merger of two white dwarfs. The central, extremely hot star generates powerful winds that shape the nebula's structure, which includes distinct, pearl-like knots along its filaments.

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1. Introduction to Nebula Pa 30 2. Historical Context: The Guest Star of 1181 3. Scientific Classification: Type Iax Supernova 4. Structural Analysis: Central Star and Radial Filaments 5. Image Credits and Processing

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