Galactic Supernova Remnant

A Galactic Supernova Remnant is the leftover structure from a star that exploded in a supernova within our galaxy. When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it violently collapses and explodes, releasing enormous energy. The explosion disperses the star's outer layers into space, creating a glowing, expanding cloud of gas and dust called a remnant. These remnants are important for understanding stellar life cycles, enriching the galaxy with heavy elements, and triggering new star formation. They can appear as colorful, intricate shapes and can be observed across various wavelengths like radio, optical, and X-ray.