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Knots of New Molecules in Heart of Exploded Star

NRAO News Update: Deep inside the remains of an exploded star lies a twisted knot of newly minted molecules and dust. Using ALMA, astronomers mapped the location of these new molecules to create a high-resolution 3-D image of this “dust factory,” providing new insights into the relationship between a young supernova remnant and its galaxy. Credit: J. Hellerman (NRAO/AUI/NSF); ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)

Credit: J. Hellerman (NRAO/AUI/NSF), R. Indebetouw; ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)

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