The final farewell of the stars: CTB 1
Under the interstellar lightning, the life of the stars is born and said goodbye in the midst of rapid changes. And the most magnificent scene is the final farewell of the stars - the supernova explosion. This process leaves a significant mark on the universe, which we call supernova remnants. And today, we want to introduce to you such a mysterious but fascinating supernova relic - CTB 1.
CTB 1 is located in Casio Pea, which is about 140,000 light years. It is thought to be the remains of a supernova explosion and is not easily detected under a telescope with a smaller aperture due to its relative distance from us. But with the help of observations such as radio, X-rays and gamma rays, scientists have gained a deep understanding of it.
Photographer: Erik Frank
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PDS
Equatorial mount: Vixen GPDX
Main camera: TOUPTEK ATR3CMOS 26000KPA
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme 2"
The CTB 1 supernova remnant is about 16 light-years in diameter and looks like a giant bubble on the surface, caused by the central star occurring** at the end of its life. This time, a huge amount of energy was released in space, causing the surrounding gas and dust to form an expanding shell of debris.
Inside CTB 1, the magnified blue light reveals a lone neutron star, the core of the star that sparked this magnificent natural wonder. This neutron star is an extremely dense object formed when the star collapses, and the small but massive mass of the plastid is the most striking part of the entire CTB 1.
CTB 1 is not just a remnant of a nebula, it provides us with valuable information to observe and study the evolution of stars, and reveals the profundity of the universe in the interaction between time and space. Imagine an amazing cosmic theater unfolding before your eyes, where complex chemical reactions, physical processes, and energy transformations beyond imagination are constantly taking place. This weekend night, if you have time, try exploring this mysterious supernova relic through your telescope.
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