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3-D Look at a Supernova Remnant

This movie presents a visualization of the supernova remnant known as SNR 0509-67.5. This unique three-dimensional view reminds us that the objects in Hubble images are not all at the same distance but rather spread across light-years of space. The stars and the shell of glowing gas from the Hubble two-dimensional image have been separated using both scientific knowledge and artistic license to create the depth in the movie. Of note, the relative distances between stars and the nebula have been greatly compressed.
  • Release Date
    December 14, 2010
  • Science Release
    Hubble Supernova Bubble Resembles Holiday Ornament
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  • Credit
    NASA, ESA, and G. Bacon, T. Borders, L. Frattare, Z. Levay, and F. Summers (STScI)

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Supernova remnant resembling a bubble tinged with red.

Hubble Supernova Bubble Resembles Holiday Ornament

A delicate sphere of gas, photographed by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, floats serenely in the depths of space. The pristine shell, or bubble, is the result of gas that is being shocked by the expanding blast wave from a supernova. Called SNR 0509-67.5 (or SNR 0509 for short),...

Image titled “SNR 0509-67.5, HST ACS/WFC WFC3/UVIS” with compass arrows, scale bar, and color key.

Compass and Scale Image of SNR 0509

Supernova remnant resembling a bubble. Its exterior is tinged with red, while its interior has blue-green blotches.

Optical/X-ray Composite Image of Supernova Remnant 0509-67.5

This colorful creation was made by combining data from two of NASA's Great Observatories. Optical data of SNR 0509-67.5 and its accompanying star field, taken with the Hubble Space Telescope, are composited with X-ray images from the Chandra X-ray Observatory. The result shows...

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Mar 28, 2025
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Claire Andreoli
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
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claire.andreoli@nasa.gov

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