2019.12.04

Sand from Stardust

Silica may originate in exploding stars 17 0219-p17-Sand from Stardust.

Supernova remnant G54.1+0.3. credit: NASA, JPL-CALTECH, CXC, ESA, NRAO, J. RHO and SETI Institute

Supernova remnant G54.1+0.3. credit: NASA, JPL-CALTECH, CXC, ESA, NRAO, J. RHO and SETI Institute

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