Explosion in space

Explore the captivating phenomenon of explosions in space and uncover the mysteries of the universe. Delve into the breathtaking visuals and scientific wonders of these explosive events.
New research shows that some old stars known as white dwarfs might be held up by their rapid spins, and when they slow down, they explode as Type Ia supernovae. Thousands of these "time bombs" could be scattered throughout our Galaxy. In this artist's conception, a supernova explosion is about to obliterate an orbiting Saturn-like planet.   Credit: David A. Aguilar (CfA) Supernova Explosion, Neutron Star, Red Giant, Spiral Galaxy, Shock Wave, The Final Frontier, Light Year, Sun And Stars, Astronomer

In 2008, astronomers discovered a star relatively nearby Earth went kablooie some 28,000 light-years away from us. Sharp-eyed astronomers, as they will do, trained their telescopes on it to snap pictures and take observations. Now, fresh observations from the orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory suggest that supernova was actually a double-barrelled explosion. This composite picture of … Continue reading "This Supernova Had A ‘Delayed Detonation’"

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