The image on the right was captured using NASA space satellite, Swift. Using a combination of X-ray and ultraviolet imaging allowed astronomers an improved lens to get a more accurate view at specific stars as well as their activities. Swift was recently used to view a type 1a supernova. Supernova originate with a remnant star called a white dwarf. The use of X-ray and UV light allows researchers to witness the events and matter that cause such unknown phenomenon. Astronomers are still unsure on the environments of these supernova. New data from Swift reveals a clearer picture of what is required to make these detonate.
The new research has led researchers from Harvard to suggest that one of the white dwarf in a binary system absorbs matter from the other white dwarf. It feeds on very particular matter until it reaches a critical mass necessary to explode into one of these supernova. This data would help solve one of the greatest mysteries about how stars end their lives as stars.
The field of astrophysics is still growing rapidly every day. This is because of the limited resources, not only caused by budgets, but also because of current technological limits. New data from new sources using more accurate technologies is required in order for astronomers to make better use of their limited view from our position in the galaxy.
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it’s been known that Type Ia supernovae originate with a remnant star
called a white dwarf, the X-ray and ultraviolet views allow researchers
to view the events and matter that cause the phenome
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stars and galaxies under a new lens. A combination of X-ray and
ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite allow researchers
to gain a more detailed look at specific stars and their activitie
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stars and galaxies under a new lens. A combination of X-ray and
ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite allow researchers
to gain a more detailed look at specific stars and their activities.
Source: redOrbit (http://s.tt/17Qgp)
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stars and galaxies under a new lens. A combination of X-ray and
ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite allow researchers
to gain a more detailed look at specific stars and their activities.
Source: redOrbit (http://s.tt/17Qgp)
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faraway stars and galaxies under a new lens. A combination of X-ray and
ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite allow researchers
to gain a more detailed look at specific stars and their activities.
Source: redOrbit (http://s.tt/17Qgp)
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faraway stars and galaxies under a new lens. A combination of X-ray and
ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite allow researchers
to gain a more detailed look at specific stars and their activities.
Source: redOrbit (http://s.tt/17Qgp)
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faraway stars and galaxies under a new lens. A combination of X-ray and
ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite allow researchers
to gain a more detailed look at specific stars and their activities.
Source: redOrbit (http://s.tt/17Qgp)
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