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Will Sirius B explode as a type Ia supernova? Astronomy.com

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Could the nearby star Sirius B explode as a type Ia supernova, like some other white dwarf stars in binary star systems have? Bruce MasonEncinitas, California A type Ia supernova occurs when a white dwarf — the cooling remnant of an aging star — draws hydrogen from a companion sun. When the dwarf reaches 1.4Continue reading "Will Sirius B explode as a type Ia supernova?" The post Will Sirius B explode as a type Ia supernova? appeared first on As…

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Astronomy.com broke the news in United States on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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