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SH2-91

SH2-91, or Sharpless 2-91, is a remnant from a supernova explosion that occurred in the past. It is located in the constellation Cygnus. Supernova remnants are the aftermath of massive stars that have reached the end of their lives and exploded in a cataclysmic event.

 

The explosion releases an enormous amount of energy, ejecting stellar material into space at high velocities. The shockwave generated by the explosion sweeps up surrounding interstellar material, creating a distinct shell-like structure that we observe as a supernova remnant.

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Uploaded on July 17, 2023