Compact Object Creates a Supernova

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Compact Object Creates a Supernova

When a star eats a black hole, it can create a massive explosion. Astronomers using the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) have studied radio light from a supernova, which shows it may have been triggered by the last meal of a massive star. Writing and narration provided by Phil Plait @SYFY Discover more about what can cause a supernova from the original press release: https://public.nrao.edu/news/stellar-collision-triggers-supernova/

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