A detailed image of a supernova remnant showcasing intricate cosmic patterns and celestial beauty.

We are made of star shrapnel.

Supernovae forge and fling elements from oxygen to rubidium. Their shock waves can ignite new generations of stars.

Supernova: The Element Factory

The blue spot at the centre of the red ring is an isolated neutron star in the Small Magellanic Cloud.

Two cosmic forges

White‑dwarf blasts make silicon and iron‑peak metals. Core‑collapse events eject lots of oxygen, neon, and elements heavier than zinc.

Supernova: The Element Factory

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