The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) keeps the public up to date with intriguing new information about space via its many social media channels.
On Sunday, NASA released a stunning new photograph of the aftermath of a supernova. The never-before-seen photo understandably caused a stir online. On Saturday, NASA posted an Instagram with a clever reference to Taylor Swift, along with a gorgeous and rare image of the remnants of a supernova about 9,000 light years from Earth, as observed by the Chandra X-Ray observatory. The photograph dates back to 2016, and it depicts one of the “most severe” revolving neutron stars or pulsars ever found. Everyone’s talking about the photo online.
Supernova Remains Looks Absolutely Beautiful
Picture caption: “Question…? Is “Taylor Swift” your favorite artist? Likewise, we are. One of the fastest-rotating neutron stars, or pulsars, ever recorded was spotted in 2016 by our Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory telescope and other X-ray observatories.”
The image’s description added that the unfilled space is as dark as the night and studded with bright white stars. Around the blue neutron star, the photo’s center is a whirling maze of colors.
The unusual photo left everyone speechless.
It should not come as a surprise that the shot quickly went viral and became a fan favorite. One user said, “Space Midnight, should be a new shade,” while another said, “BEYOND gorgeous space is MAGICAL and fascinating.”
