Astronomers have observed a star's double explosion in unprecedented detail, revealing two distinct layers of debris. This discovery sheds light on the mechanisms behind Type Ia supernovae and their role in measuring the universe's expansion.
Astronomers at the University of Warwick have found a unique binary star system of two white dwarfs that are on a collision course, set to explode in a spectacular Type 1a supernova in 23 billion years. This event will be incredibly luminous, shining ten times brighter than the moon!
