Tag: supernova

NASA’s JWST Spots Most Ancient Supernova Ever Observed

Astronomers have recently made an extraordinary discovery, spotting the most ancient supernova ever observed. This stellar explosion dates

Odd elements in supernova blast might have implications for alien life

The recent discovery of high levels of chlorine and potassium within Cassiopeia A, the youngest known exploded star

What’s a Supernova Stock? 3 Ideas for Your Watch List.

In this episode, Motley Fool analysts David Meier, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers delve into: The return of

In a first, an image shows a dying star exploded twice to become a supernova 

As this helium layer grows, it eventually ignites, triggering a smaller explosion that compresses the white dwarf’s core.

Stunning image of a supernova reveals a dead star that exploded twice

Two concentric rings appear around the supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5, indicating that it exploded twiceESO/P. Das et al.