Supernovae Spark Star Formation (IMAGE)

W. M. Keck Observatory

Supernovae Spark Star Formation

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Artistic image of the supernova explosions of the first massive stars that formed in the milky way. The star j0815+4729 was formed from the material ejected by these first supernovae.

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Credit: Gabriel Pérez, SMM (IAC)

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