Supernova SN 2012au (IMAGE)

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Supernova SN 2012au

Caption

Unlike most stellar explosions that fade away, supernova SN 2012au continues to shine today thanks to a powerful new pulsar.

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NASA, ESA, and J. DePasquale (STScI)

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