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Andy Wilson
Keymaster

Hi Connor,

There are also longer term changes to older nearby supernova remnants that are studied.

The best example is M1 the Crab Nebula. This was created by a supernova in our galaxy in 1054. Images taken over several decades reveal the expansion of the nebula.

There is also the more recent supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud. A bright ring of material that was ejected prior to the supernova was illuminated by the explosion. Though professional observatories are needed to observe it.

Andy