Astronomers find first visual evidence of rare double-detonation supernova

Layers of calcium in remnant SNR 0509-67.5 confirm the double explosion mechanism occurs in nature.

Astronomers find first visual evidence of rare double-detonation supernova.

Astronomers find first visual evidence of rare double-detonation supernova.

(photo credit: ESO/P. Das et al. Background stars (Hubble): K. Noll et al)

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JULY 4, 2025 11:25

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