G292.0+1.8 Supernova Remnant

This is a rare type of supernova remnant observed to contain large amounts of oxygen. The X-ray image of G292.0+1.8 from Chandra shows a rapidly expanding, intricately structured field left behind by the shattered star. By creating a 3D model of the system, astronomers have been able to examine the asymmetrical shape of the remnant that can be explained by a “reverse” shock wave moving back toward the original explosion.

Data Credits: Orlando, S. et al., 2021,A&A, 645, A66; DOI:10.1051/0004-6361/20203933