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Double Detonation: New Image Shows Remains of Star Destroyed by Pair of Explosions

Double Detonation: New Image Shows Remains of Star Destroyed by Pair of Explosions

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For the first time, astronomers have obtained visual evidence that a star met its end by detonating twice. By studying the centuries-old remains of supernova SNR 0509-67.5 with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), they have found patterns that confirm its star suffered a pair of explosive blasts.See the Story

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