Scientists Capture First Detailed Views of a Supernova's Initial Explosion
TL;DR
Scientists have for the first time observed the very early stages of a supernova, capturing a distinctive olive-like shape of a star explosion in galaxy NGC 3621, which provides new insights into the mechanisms of such cosmic events.
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