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Traditionally, we’ve done science by observing nature in person or setting up experiments in the lab. Now, a relatively new scientific technique is proving a powerful tool—simulating nature on supercomputers.
A few years ago, Caltech astrophysicists released a supercomputer simulation of a supergiant star’s core collapsing just prior to going supernova. Apart from a stunning visual, simulations like this hinted that Type II supernova explosions were asymmetrical—a guess just recently backed by empirical observation.
originally posted by: Ghost147
I've always found space so interesting. However, some people (such as my father) can't really conceive how Astronomers form their theories about the formation of Celestial Bodies, Solar Systems, or Galaxies could ever be conceived accurately without us having to witness the process first hand.
Star explosions are a simple means to an end which is the fireworks and star formations of the universe whose life inevitably ends and begins again in a super massive black hole....
originally posted by: Christosterone
Star explosions are a simple means to an end which is the fireworks and star formations of the universe whose life inevitably ends and begins again in a super massive black hole....
originally posted by: rockintitz
Actually, I'd say supernovae are a means to a beginning since our sun and planets would not have been seeded with the necessary ingredients to harbor life without them.
originally posted by: Snarl
Hate to be the first to say this, but I don't 'believe' it. Somebody'll come along with a different theory ... and then what? I say, "Keep an open mind."
FWIW, what does it matter what anyone thinks about what's going on out there? We'll never get there in these skins we're wearing. And if our kids do, they're gonna be the ones truly discovering what's really going on.
-Cheers
originally posted by: soulpowertothendegree
a reply to: Ghost147
Sure it is fascinating...now consider this for a moment...if there are other civilizations in other parts of this universe and that star did that near them then those lives perished....sure would be fascinating if this happen to our star huh?
originally posted by: ketsuko
originally posted by: soulpowertothendegree
a reply to: Ghost147
Sure it is fascinating...now consider this for a moment...if there are other civilizations in other parts of this universe and that star did that near them then those lives perished....sure would be fascinating if this happen to our star huh?
I think our star is supposed to unable to truly go Supernova. Something about the core not being able to collapse enough to form iron which is what starts the supernova explosion.