Galactic Bone G359.13 : NASA’s Chandra Uncovers Cause Behind Fracture

The discovery of the galactic bone fracture caused by a high-speed pulsar reminds us of the dynamic and often violent nature of the cosmos.

Introduction: A Cosmic Mystery Unfolds In a stunning revelation that combines the prowess of X-ray and radio astronomy, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has helped astronomers uncover the likely cause behind a dramatic galactic bone fracture in the Milky Way. This cosmic structure—formally designated G359.13142-0.20005 and nicknamed “The Snake”—appears to have been split due to a … Read more