Teleios: A perfect sphere amidst cosmic chaos in the Milky Way
An international team of scientists has discovered an almost perfectly spherical object in the Milky Way, named Teleios, which is a remnant of a supernova explosion. What is worth knowing about this new discovery in our galaxy?
An international team of researchers, led by astrophysicist Miroslav Filipović from Western Sydney University, has made a remarkable discovery in our galaxy. Scientists have identified an almost perfectly spherical cloud of matter, which is a remnant of a supernova explosion. This object, named Teleios, was observed thanks to the Australian radio telescope ASKAP as part of the Evolutionary Map of the Universe project.
Teleios - what is it?
Teleios, visible only in the radio wave spectrum, is likely the remnant of a Type Ia supernova. However, its exact distance from Earth remains unknown, estimated at approximately 4,350 or over 15,540 light-years. Interestingly, the object does not emit X-rays, an unusual trait for this type of explosion.
Scientists consider the possibility that Teleios is the remnant of the rarer Type Iax supernova, although the object's distance challenges this hypothesis. Most surprising, however, is its perfect symmetry, which is rare among supernova remnants, typically characterised by irregular shapes.
The significance of the discovery in further research
Researchers conducted a detailed analysis of the evolution of this supernova, based on its surface brightness, size, and potential distances. Nevertheless, the mystery of Teleios remains unsolved, and scientists plan further observations to better understand the history of this extraordinary object.
