supernova remnant
English
Noun
supernova remnant (plural supernova remnants)
- (astronomy) A nebula that is formed from supernova explosion debris.
- The Crab Nebula is the most studied supernova remnant.
Synonyms
- SNR (abbreviation)
Related terms
- nova remnant
See also
- plerion
- planetary nebula
- preplanetary nebula
- protoplanetary nebula