The largest, most detailed radio image of the Milky Way yet
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- #Milky Way
- Largest and most detailed radio image of the Milky Way unveiled.
- Image helps astronomers study celestial objects and processes in the galaxy.
- Focus on detecting supernova remnants, with about 300 found so far.
- Researchers estimate around 2,000 supernova remnants exist in the Milky Way.
- Observations compiled from 2013 to 2020 using the Murchison Widefield Array telescope.
- Image spans roughly 60,000 light-years, showing half the galaxy's width.
- Different colors represent various radio wavelengths, aiding in distinguishing emissions.
- Blue bubbles indicate heat-related radiation, red bubbles show non-heat emissions.
- Image provides a detailed, edge-on view toward the Milky Way's center.