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ALMA Detects Organic-Rich Stellar Cocoons in Ancient Supernova Remnant

ALMA Detects Organic-Rich Stellar Cocoons in Ancient Supernova Remnant

Astronomers using ALMA discovered cocoons of newborn stars rich in complex organic molecules within the debris of a supernova that exploded about 1,600 years ago. The Japan-led study suggests organic-rich gas can survive and be incorporated into new stellar systems after stellar explosions.

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Newborn stars preserve organic-rich gas within ancient supernova debris