supernova remnant

English

Noun

supernova remnant (plural supernova remnants)

(astronomy) A nebula that is formed from supernova explosion debris.
The Crab Nebula is the most studied supernova remnant.

Synonyms

SNR (abbreviation)

Related terms

nova remnant

See also

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