Composite image of NGC 6946, a spiral galaxy 22 million light years from Earth. At least eight supernova have exploded in this galaxy in the past century, including three spotted by Chandra (purple). Optical data is also visible in red, yellow and cyan from the Gemini Observatory. Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/MSSL/R.Soria et al, Optical: AURA/Gemini OBs
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Post tags: 3C 397, 3C353, G266.2-1.2, G41.1-0.3, IC 1396A, NGC 3576, NGC 4945, NGC 6946, SNR B0049-73.6, X-ray astronomy
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