Astronomers unveil the surprising hidden geometry of a supernova

Astronomers unveil the surprising hidden geometry of a supernova

• Date:
• November 16, 2025
• Source:
• ESO
• Summary:
• Astronomers have, for the first time, recorded the moment a star’s explosion broke through its surface. The nearby supernova, SN 2024ggi, revealed a surprisingly olive-shaped blast when studied with ESO’s Very Large Telescope. The discovery helps scientists better understand the forces that drive massive stars to explode and underscores how quick international cooperation...