Heart of an exploded star observed in 3-D

Heart of an exploded star observed in 3-D 07/12/2017 11:45 AM EDT Deep inside the remains of an exploded star lies a twisted knot of newly minted molecules and dust. Using  the NSF-funded Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers mapped the location of these new molecules to create a high-resolution 3-D image of this "dust factory," providing new insights into the relationship between a young supernova remnant and its galaxy. Full story at https://public.nrao.edu/news/2017-alma-dust-sn1987a/#PRimage0 Source National Radio Astronomy Observatory This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111