Extremely resilient star survives a giant supernova explosion
Extremely resilient star survives a giant supernova explosion
In the deep cosmos, the Hubble Space Telescope found evidence that a star remains after its companion star (they orbited each other) went supernova
In the deep cosmos, the Hubble Space Telescope found evidence that a star remains after its companion star (they orbited each other) went supernova
The exploded star, dubbed supernova 2013ge, jostled — but didn't destroy — its nearby companion, explained NASA.
The exploded star, dubbed supernova 2013ge, jostled — but didn't destroy — its nearby companion, explained NASA.
Astronomers think that (unlike the sun) most stars have companions.
Astronomers think that (unlike the sun) most stars have companions.
Astronomers already knew something unusual was occurring with this supernova. Telescopes usually detect one source of brightness from supernovae (the explosions)
Astronomers already knew something unusual was occurring with this supernova. Telescopes usually detect one source of brightness from supernovae (the explosions)
But supernova 2013ge emanated two "peaks" of brightness. Researchers suspected it was a shock wave hitting the companion star.
But supernova 2013ge emanated two "peaks" of brightness. Researchers suspected it was a shock wave hitting the companion star.
Now, the latest evidence proves they're right: As the explosion's brightness wanes, they've spotted sustained light emissions from the secondary source, which they suspect is the surviving star.
Now, the latest evidence proves they're right: As the explosion's brightness wanes, they've spotted sustained light emissions from the secondary source, which they suspect is the surviving star.