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First Supernova Companion Star Found

First Supernova Companion Star Found
In this artist's view the red supergiant supernova progenitor star (left) is exploding after having transferred about 10 solar masses of hydrogen gas to the blue companion star (right).
  • Release Date
    January 7, 2004
  • Science Release
    Supernova Survivor: First Supernova Companion Star Found
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  • Credit
    Image Credit: European Space Agency and Justyn R. Maund (University of Cambridge)

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