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New Type of Supernova, as a Black Hole Triggers a Star Explosion
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AI Helps Astronomers Discover A New Type Of Supernova
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – MessageToEagle.com – Astronomers have discovered what may be a massive star exploding while trying to swallow a black hole companion, explaining one of the strangest stellar explosions ever seen. The discovery was made by a team led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) and the Massachusetts Institute […]
Astronomers spot rare star explosion triggered by a black hole
Astronomers have spotted one of the strangest space explosions ever recorded — a massive star blowing up while trying to swallow a black hole. This rare cosmic drama may help explain mysterious types of supernovae that have puzzled scientists for years. The discovery was made by researchers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & […] The post Astronomers spot rare star explosion triggered by a black hole appeared first on Knowridge Science …
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to record the explosion of a massive star as it attempted to devour a nearby black hole, and believe they have discovered a previously unseen type of supernova that could help them understand explosions.
Astronomers have observed for the first time the destruction of a star that chose the wrong partner – a fatal interaction with a black hole that triggered a spectacular and stunning new type of supernova explosion.
The unusual supernova appears to have come from a star that attempted to swallow a black hole.
New type of supernova, as a black hole triggers a star explosion
View larger. | Artist’s concept of a new type of supernova, showing the explosive interaction between a black hole and a massive nearby star (blue). As the separation between the star and the black hole decreased, the black hole’s intense gravity pulled gas and dust off the star into a disk. Meanwhile, the star’s outer layers were expanding, trying to swallow the hole. Ultimately, gravitational stress from the black hole triggered the star’s exp…
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