Astronomers Captured a Star’s Final Explosion in Stunning Detail

In a groundbreaking observation, astronomers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope captured a massive star’s explosion at the exact moment it burst through its surface — a first in cosmic history. Acting within hours of discovery, scientists used spectropolarimetry to unveil the explosion’s olive-like shape, revealing new clues about the physics behind supernovae and reshaping our [...]

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