Watching the First Moments in a Star's Death

The Einstein Probe captured what astronomers rarely see: the first electromagnetic indication of a star exploding in a supernova. According to Universe Today, this initial shock breakout allowed researchers to determine what type of star exploded and what its pre-explosion environment was like. Such direct observations of a supernova's onset are exceptionally rare and valuable for understanding these cosmic explosions.

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