A mesmerizing new view of the Vela constellation captures the beautiful aftermath of a massive stellar explosion. When a star reaches the end of its life, it explodes in a brilliant, fiery explosion, ...

image: This image shows a spectacular view of the orange and pink clouds that make up what remains after the explosive death of a massive star — the Vela supernova remnant. This detailed image ...

Scientists have revealed for the first time a jaw-dropping early view of an exploding supernova. Observations with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have revealed ...

This image shows a spectacular view of the orange and pink clouds that make up what remains after the explosive death of a massive star — the Vela supernova remnant. This detailed image consists of ...

The dead star's spectral nature definitely fits the mood of the season. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The European Space ...