Gum Nebula

British

noun

astronomy a large, almost circular, emission nebula in the constellation Vela and Puppis. Thought to be the remains of a supernova explosion 1 million years ago, it is estimated to lie 1300 light years away

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Etymology

Origin of Gum Nebula

C20: discovered by C. S. Gum (1924–60), Australian astronomer

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It includes the hydrogen clouds of the Gum Nebula - the red blob near the centre - as well as a band of the Milky Way.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

Both the Gum Nebula and pulsar are remnants of a relatively rare heavenly event: a supernova, the cataclysmic explosion of a massive dying star.

From Time Magazine Archive

Known as the Gum Nebula, the cloud has been attracting more than usual attention among astronomers.

From Time Magazine Archive

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