type 1a supernova
This Supernova Had A ‘Delayed Detonation’
In 2008, astronomers discovered a star relatively nearby Earth went kablooie some 28,000 light-years away from us. Sharp-eyed astronomers, as…
Hubble Provides Evidence for ‘Double Degenerate Progenitor’ Supernova
[/caption] What happened 400 years ago to create this stunningly beautiful supernova remnant – and were there two culprits or…
Supernova Discovered in M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy
A new supernova (exploding star) has been discovered in the famous Whirlpool Galaxy, M51. M51, The Whirlpool galaxy is a…
Merging White Dwarfs Set Off Supernovae
New results from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory suggests that the majority of Type Ia supernovae occur due to the merger…
Supernova Simulations Point to White Dwarf Mergers
Type Ia supernovae, some of the most violent and luminous explosions in the Universe, have become a handy tool for…
Could A Faraway Supernova Threaten Earth?
Supernovae, just like any other explosions, are really cool. But, just like any other explosion, it's preferable to have them…
Can the Recurrent Novae RS Oph Become Type Ia Supernovae?
[/caption] The classical scenario for creating Type Ia supernovae is a white dwarf star accreting mass from a nearby star…
Astronomers Find Type Ia Supernova Just Waiting to Happen
Type Ia supernovae are a mystery because no one can predict when or where one might occur. But astronomers are…
Chandrasekhar Limit
[/caption] When a human puts on too much weight, there is an increased risk of heart attack; when a white…