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Animation of a Red Giant Star Going Supernova

The spectacular explosion at the end of the life of a red giant star. Find out more here: https://public.nrao.edu/explorer/milkyway/TheMilkyWayExplorer.php?map=MWE_Orion&id=OX_006 Credit: Alexandra Angelich (NRAO/AUI/NSF). Music: Mark Mercury.

Credit: Alexandra Angelich (NRAO/AUI/NSF). Music: Mark Mercury.

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