Supernova remnant is source of extreme cosmic particles

Astronomers have long sought the launch sites for some of the highest energy protons in our galaxy. Now, a study using 12 years of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope confirms that a remnant of a supernova, or star explosion, is just such a place, solving a decade-long cosmic mystery.

Star wreck source of extreme cosmic particles, NASA's Fermi finds out

Supernova remnant is source of extreme cosmic particles

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Star wreck source of extreme cosmic particles, NASA's Fermi Telescope finds out

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