What Is a Supernova? Simply Explained A supernova is the most spectacular kind of explosion in the universe — a dying star releasing an unimaginable amount of energy. #supernova #star #physics #space #astrophysics #science #universe | Academic Avengers

A 1.3 gigapixel image has been constructed using Vela Supernova Remnant imagery captured by the Dark Energy Camera. Learn more 👉 https://trib.al/CGirH1W Images and Videos: CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, T. Matsopoulos, N. Bartmann Image Processing: T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF’s NOIRLab), M. Zamani (NSF’s NOIRLab) & D. de Martin (NSF’s NOIRLab) Music: Stellardrone - Airglow | Space.com

What does a supernova look like? This visualization simulates the first 150 milliseconds of a supernova. As the star collapses in on itself, hot gas emits from its core in uneven shock waves. Researchers use computer simulations like this to more accurately understand the events of a dying star. | NASA Ames Research Center