Astronomers have discovered the first concrete evidence of a double-detonation supernova involving a white dwarf star. This phenomenon, previously hypothesized but unconfirmed, was revealed through images showing two concentric rings in a distant supernova remnant. The double detonation occurs when an exploding white dwarf star undergoes two rapid explosions in succession. This finding was reported by multiple sources including Forbes and New Scientist, highlighting its importance in understanding stellar explosions. Additionally, other recent astronomical observations include the James Webb Space Telescope capturing images of a newborn star, HH 211, located about 1,000 light-years away in the Perseus constellation, and detailed images of Jupiter's atmosphere and auroras. The discovery of the double supernova provides new insights into the life cycle of stars and the dynamics of supernova explosions.
Pictures of a distant supernova remnant show two concentric rings, providing clear evidence that exploding white dwarf stars go boom twice in the blink of an eye https://t.co/7KdtY7C45y
Abell 209 Cluster as seen by Hubble The Abell 209 galaxy cluster is located 2.8 billion light-years away in the constellation Cetus. This massive cluster bends space-time around itself with its gravity, creating a phenomenon called gravitational lensing — like a magnifying https://t.co/zktNoZWYBC
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