A massive star recently exploded in a way that has astronomers questioning how supernovae release their energy. This event, designated as SN 2024bch, occurred approximately 65 million light-years away from Earth and was first observed in February 2024. It is a Type II supernova, which occurs when a star’s iron core collapses after nuclear fusion stops. Shockwaves then rip through the star’s outer layers, ejecting them into space. Normally, the energy from these explosions comes from the star’s ejected material slamming into the dense gas surrounding it, called the circumstellar medium. This collision creates narrow emission lines in the light spectrum. SN 2024bch, however, appears unusual. A Supernova That Breaks the Rules Astronomers describe SN 2024bch as “anti-social” because its...
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