A large circular shape with rounded waves around the edge, this graphic gives the appearance of a flower. Smaller transparent circles with the same wavy edge are layered inward to create an inner starburst shape. While the outer rings are a muddy, light red color, the inner starburst shape is a darker color with green around its edge and dark blue in the center. White dots representing stars speckle the image.
Credit: NASA
Published: December 19, 2022

A circular illustration of a supernova. The colors depicted in this illustration are for artistic purposes only.

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