176K views · 2.3K reactions | What does a supernova look like? This visualization simulates the first 150 milliseconds of a supernova. As the star collapses in on itself, hot gas emits from its core in uneven shock waves. Researchers use computer simulations like this to more accurately understand the events of a dying star. | NASA Ames Research Center | Facebook

What’s the True Shape of a Supernova? | European Southern Observatory FriendsofNASA.org | Full Article: https://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/11/whats-true-shape-of-supernova-eso-news.html Astronomers have observed a supernova just a day after it was first detected. In the early stages of the blast, the explosion has not yet interacted with the material around the star, retaining its true shape. This initial shape has now been revealed for the first time. This video summarises the discovery. Swift