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Detective astronomers unearth hidden celestial gem

10 June 2008

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Supernova remnant G350.1-0.3 and its neutron star

XMM-Newton image of the young, luminous supernova remnant G350.1-0.3 (to the left) and its neutron star companion (to the right).

The image was taken by the spacecraft’s European Photon Imaging Cameras (EPIC), in the energy range of 0.5–10 keV.

Credits: ESA/ XMM-Newton/ EPIC (Gaensler et al.)

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An artist's impression of XMM-Newton.

Credits: ESA-C. Carreau

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