aims to close the gap between expected and identified remnants. Utilizing advanced technology and educational outreach, the research holds significance for understanding our galaxy and promoting STEM education.supernovasAfter a supernova explosion, material that was part of the star expands outward, forming a shell or “remnant.
Timothy Faerber, a West Virginia University graduate student, and Professor Loren Anderson study supernova remnants to further understand the properties and dynamics of the galaxy. Credit: WVU Photo/Nathaniel GodwinIdentifying supernova remnants requires sensitive data and can be challenging.
He said his methodology is well suited to discovering supernova remnants in crowded parts of the inner galaxy, increasing the odds of finding newer remnants that still haven’t spread out or dispersed far. Those “young, compact” remnants are especially valuable to researchers interested in supernovas’ impacts on interstellar matter and radiation.According to Anderson, every newly confirmed remnant is an opportunity for detailed study.