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New High-Resolution Map Reveals Massive Galactic Outflow of Elements Essential for Life in NGC 4383

Perth, Australia – Astronomers in Perth, Australia, have recently unveiled a groundbreaking high-resolution map that reveals a massive outflow of gas within the nearby galaxy NGC 4383. This galactic explosion is shedding light on the intricate processes that drive the chemical enrichment of intergalactic space and offering clues about how galaxy evolution is regulated. In galaxies, stars serve as cosmic factories, gradually transforming simple elements into heavier ones throughout their lifespan. When stars reach their …

Astronomers Capture Unprecedented View of Supernova Remnant N132D, Blasting Valuable Elements into Space

TOKYO, Japan – In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have captured an unprecedented view of the exploded star, supernova remnant N132D, located 160,000 light-years away. This star, which was 15 times bigger than our sun, exploded 3,000 years ago, blasting valuable elements like iron, calcium, sulfur, silicon, and argon into space. A powerful new observatory orbiting Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission), in collaboration with NASA, detected the remnants of …