Double detonation: New image shows remains of star destroyed by pair of explosions
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 04:27
in Astronomy & Space
For the first time, astronomers have obtained visual evidence that a star met its end by detonating twice. By studying the centuries-old remains of supernova SNR 0509-67.5 with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), they have found patterns that confirm its star suffered a pair of explosive blasts.