remnants of a nova

  • Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova
    Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova0

    For the first time, a European research team involving the University of Göttingen has discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster. The remnant is located near the centre of the globular cluster Messier 22 and has recently been observed using modern instruments. The results will be published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.