Supernova : Msh 11 62

Supernova Remnant : MSH 11-62

A long observation with Chandra of the supernova remnant MSH 11-62 reveals an irregular shell of hot gas, shown in red, surrounding an extended nebula of high energy X-rays, shown in blue.

Even though scientists have yet to detect any pulsations from the central object within MSH 11-62, the structure around it has many of the same characteristics as other pulsar wind nebulas.

The reverse shock and other, secondary shocks within MSH 11-62 appear to have begun to crush the pulsar wind nebula, possibly contributing to its elongated shape.

Image : NASA/CXC/SAO/P. Slane et al.





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29 Mar 2024 : 54.196.248.93 : Supernova Remnant : MSH 11-62