Australian astrophysicists used an upgraded module of the Australian supercomputer Setonix to
Supernova remnant G261.9+5.5. Image: Dr Wasim Raja/CSIRO, Dr Pascal Elah/Pawsey
The image provided by the scientists showsthe remnant of a supernova G261.9+5.5, located at a distance of 10 to 15 thousand light years from Earth. It was discovered back in 1967, but so far very little is known about this explosion. The new image shows the area of the explosion and its surroundings in unprecedented detail. Astrophysicists hope the detailed data will help to learn more about the age, size and type of explosion.
Processing ASKAP astronomy data is a great way to stress test your Setonix system and see what it can do.
Pascal Elahi, Supercomputing Applications Specialist
It is no coincidence that the researchers chose to testcomputer supernova remnants. Processing and visualization of such a complex object requires large amounts of computing power and RAM. The high speed with which the results were obtained shows the quality of the supercomputer's tuning, the scientists note.
Developer Setonix reports that the system willrun in two turns. Now only the first module has been put into operation, the second should be launched before the end of the year. Full deployment of the system will increase the power of the computer at times. This will help to process data from the deep sky survey, which will soon be launched by the ASKAP telescope.
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