Supernova explosion. Computer simulation showing the gas velocities of a 15 solar mass star exploding into a supernova at one second after the start of the explosion. Supernovae occur when a massive star has run out of nuclear fuel and its core collapses to form a neutron star (white spot,centre). The collapsed core triggers a shock wave that powers the supernova explosion. This frame represents a simulation measuring 12,000 kilometres wide | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Janka, Thomas / Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics |
Bildgröße: | 4193 px × 4193 px |
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