'We Don't Planet' Episode 15: How Type II Supernovae Are Triggered

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 05:22 in Astronomy & Space

The exact mechanisms behind the massive star explosions known as Type II supernovae are still shrouded in mystery, but scientists have some ideas. The 15th episode of the astrophysics-explainer video series "We Don't Planet" will get you up to speed.

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