Observing the 850-year-old aftermath of colliding stars

from Star Diary · host BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Astronomer Robert Fesen discusses his observations and images of a beautiful nebula that is likely the result of two collided what dwarf stars, tallying with observations made by Chinese and Japanese astronomers in 1181. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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