Multi-Wavelength viewer
Wednesday, 15-Apr-2026 22:02:52 GMT
Cass A is a supernova remnant in our own Galaxy. This is the remnant of a
star which exploded in ???? Since then, the material thrown off in the
explosion has been expanding and interacting with the surrounding gas.
It is this interaction which produces the fine structure seen in the
shell.
This image is from the 2MASS survey in the infra-red part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Image credit: 2MASS