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Science => Astronomy/Cosmology => Topic started by: Unbeliever on May 05, 2018, 10:30:38 am

Title: Supernova Explosion Recreated in 3-D
Post by: Unbeliever on May 05, 2018, 10:30:38 am

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The physical processes behind the spectacular supernova explosions from dying stars are so complex that astrophysicists have only been able to simulate parts of the process, and only in one or two dimensions. That is, until now.

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Garching, Germany have carried out the first fully 3-D view of a supernova that shows the internal collapse and violent explosion, recreating the event over a timescale of hours following the initial cosmic blast.


When a massive star dies, it triggers a gigantic explosion called a supernova that can briefly shine brighter than an entire galaxy. The new 3-D computer model recreated the well-known supernova SN 1987A.




https://www.space.com/8435-supernova-explosion-recreated-3.html