Hubble Reveals Surviving Companion Star in Aftermath of Titanic Supernova Explosion - SciTechDaily

The discovery helps explain the puzzle of hydrogen loss pre-supernova, and supports the theory that most massive stars are paired. It's not unheard of to find a surviving star at the scene of a massive supernova explosion, which would be expected to obliterat…

BySpace Telescope Science InstituteMay 7, 2022 This artists illustration shows supernova 2013ge, with its companion star at the lower right. The companion star is impacted by the blast wave from the… [+13030 chars]

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