World and Science spotlights NGC 6946, noting 10 observed supernovae in a century, reinforcing why certain nearby spirals are prized targets for monitoring stellar death and galaxy evolution.
NGC 6946 is a breathtaking sight.
In just the last hundred years, 10 supernovae have been observed within it, giving rise to its well-earned nickname: the Fireworks Galaxy.
(Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Leroy, K. S. Long)
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