English

Noun

supernova remnant ‎(plural supernova remnants)

1. (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