Tag: stellar death
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Eastern Veil Nebula: Van Zuilen’s 35-Hour Cosmic Portrait
An Incandescent Portrait of an Ancient Remnant In a striking fusion of patience and precision, Dutch astrophotographer Cornelis van Zuilen has revealed an incandescent view of the Eastern Veil Nebula, a sprawling remnant of a supernova that occurred thousands of years ago. Spanning a region in the constellation Cygnus, this ethereal cloud of ionized gas…
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First-Ever View of a Supernova Shockwave Breaking Through a Dying Star
What a Shock Breakout Reveals About Stellar Death In a milestone for astrophysics, researchers have witnessed the moment a supernova shockwave breaks through the surface of a doomed star. This rare event, known as a shock breakout, offers a direct glimpse into the final moments of a massive star and the chaotic physics that drive…
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Anti-social cosmic explosion: redefining how we understand dying stars
Introduction: A surprising twist in a familiar cosmic event For decades, scientists have linked the dramatic finale of massive stars—supernovae—to the energy they unleash as debris hurtles into surrounding space. Typical narratives describe a bright, outward pulse that lights up galaxies and leaves behind compact remnants like neutron stars or black holes. But a recent…