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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Neutron Star in Supernova 1987A Debris

After 37 years of obscurity, a neutron star birthed from the remnants of Supernova 1987A, a spectacular stellar explosion witnessed on Earth over three decades ago, has been identified by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Discovered 2024-02-22T11:03:54.725103-08:00 | 2024-02-22T11:03:54.725103-08:00

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