Quick facts
What it is: RCW 86, a supernova remnant
Where it is: 8,000 light-years away, in the constellation Circinus
When it was shared: March 24, 2026
One of the oldest recorded astronomical events observed by humans has gotten a fresh look from…

Quick facts
What it is: RCW 86, a supernova remnant
Where it is: 8,000 light-years away, in the constellation Circinus
When it was shared: March 24, 2026
One of the oldest recorded astronomical events observed by humans has gotten a fresh look from…

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