Framed print mockup — James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A
James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A
James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A
Framed print mockup — James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A
James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A
James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A

James Webb Exploding Stars of Cassiopeia A

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Cassiopeia A (Cas A) Supernova
NASA James Webb Space Telescope
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The recent unveiling of a high-definition image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope marks a momentous achievement in space exploration and astrophysics. This stunning image showcases the remnants of the Cassiopeia A (Cas A) supernova, captured in extraordinary detail by the telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). Revealed as part of the White House's 2023 Christmas celebration in its first-ever Advent calendar, the image offers a breathtaking view of the expanding shell of material from the supernova slamming into the star's pre-explosion gas. Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Danny Milisavljevic from Purdue University, leading the JWST research team, expressed awe at the newfound clarity in observing the remnants, which provide transformational insights into the star's explosive demise.

Situated about 11,000 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia, the Cas A supernova remnant is estimated to have exploded around 340 years ago. This image not only showcases the dramatic aftermath of a stellar explosion but also reveals features that have left researchers stunned. The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in December 2021, continues to redefine our understanding of the universe, bringing to light new and unexpected features within the inner shell of the supernova remnant. These observations, previously invisible in earlier images, underscore the telescope's role in expanding our knowledge of the cosmos and its complex phenomena.
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    Anonymous

    Fabulous

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    Mozelle G.
    Can't stop looking at it

    Looks awesome. Can't stop looking at it on my wall.

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    Hoyt W.
    Supernova deserves to be big

    Bought the large format. A supernova remnant deserves to be big.

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    Bettie F.
    Tube dent, print fine

    Really happy with the quality. Tube had a small dent on one end but the print was untouched inside.

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    Elmo M.
    Compare notes with therapist

    My therapist has the Pillars from here. Now I have Cas A. We compare notes.

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    Tad W.
    Hallway nook size

    Bought the smaller size for a hallway nook. Image still reads well at that scale.

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    Dessie S.
    9 days to Florida

    Shipped to Florida in about 9 days. No issues with the packaging or the print.

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    Alva E.
    Edges curled, fixed overnight

    Love the print. Only thing is the edges curled slightly when I unrolled it. Flattened fine under books overnight.

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    Flossie H.
    Home theater backdrop

    Got this for my home theater room. The dark background blends into the wall paint.

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    Annis B.
    Late night purchase, zero regrets

    Ordered on a whim during a late night browsing session. Zero regrets the next morning.

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    Hap K.
    Great but slow to ship

    Print is gorgeous and the colors are spot on. Took about three weeks to ship which was longer than I expected.

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    Pansy M.
    Stained glass vibes

    My partner picked this one. She said it looked like stained glass. I can see it.

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    Coretta L.
    Most colorful thing here

    Hung it in the living room and it's the most colorful thing in the apartment.

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    Neva J.
    Surprisingly cozy

    The warmth of the outer shell makes this a surprisingly cozy looking print.

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    Lon T.
    Metal Cas A reflections

    Ordered the metal version. Cas A has so many bright regions that really benefit from the reflective surface.

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    Estella H.
    Better than the YouTube video

    Bought this after seeing a YouTube video about Cas A. The print is even better than the video stills.

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    Reba N.
    Jagged shock front personality

    The jagged edges of the shock front have so much personality. No two sections look alike.

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    Stu P.
    Explosion in space, because it is

    My wife walked in and said it looked like an explosion in space. I said that's because it is.

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    Myrtle L.
    Looks good up close and far away

    Print is sharp at every distance. Looks good from across the room and close up.

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    Mitzi J.
    Green glow under desk lamp

    Metal print catches my desk lamp and the greens just glow. Really cool effect.

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    Winona R.
    Best one yet

    Third order from here. The Pillars and deep field were my first two. Cas A might be the best one yet.

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    Zelma E.
    Interior knots visible

    The interior knots of ejecta are all visible. That kind of detail is impressive at this print size.

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    Wells F.
    Star exploded 340 years ago

    My roommate asked what exploded. I said a star about 340 years ago. He said cool.

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    Lura E.
    Pink interior is rich

    The pink and magenta regions in the interior are so rich in this print.

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    Willard L.
    Took longer than estimated

    Looks great on the wall. Shipping estimate said 7-10 days but it took 15. Product makes up for it though.

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    Zola M.
    Good paper weight

    Paper has a nice weight to it. Doesn't feel cheap at all.

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    Josie J.
    Favorite thing I own

    I've been fascinated with supernova remnants since college. This print is now my favorite thing I own.

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    Dottie E.
    Every strand is sharp

    The filamentary structure in Cas A is so detailed in this print. Every strand is sharp.

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    Elva L.
    Element layers are clear

    The layers of different elements show up as different colors. This print makes that really clear.

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    Oleta W.
    Shock waves reflect light

    Got the metal print and the way the shock waves reflect light is something you have to see in person.

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    Otho F.
    Mom learned about exploding stars

    My mom asked what it was. We spent twenty minutes talking about exploding stars. Good morning.

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    Leola O.
    Reverse shock detail preserved

    The detail in the reverse shock region is preserved beautifully. NASA would approve.

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    Lettie N.
    One for office, one for conference room

    Got one for the office and the conference room. Both hold up in different lighting.

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    Val C.
    Same evening hang

    Print arrived fast and in perfect shape. Hung it the same evening.