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Supernova and Remnant Star Illustration

Supernova and Remnant Star Illustration

This artist's illustration shows supernova 2013ge, with its companion star at lower right. The companion star is impacted by the blast wave from the supernova, but not destroyed. Over time astronomers observed the ultraviolet (UV) light of the supernova fading, revealing a nearby second source of UV light that maintained brightness. The theory is that the two massive stars evolved together as a binary pair, and that the current survivor siphoned off its partner's outer hydrogen gas shell before it exploded. Eventually, the companion star will also go supernova. 

  • Release Date
    May 5, 2022
  • Science Release
    Hubble Reveals Surviving Companion Star in Aftermath of Supernova
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  • Credit
    NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak (STScI)

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SN 2013ge in NGC 3287

Hubble images of galaxy NGC 3287 show supernova 2013ge fading over time, revealing the steady source of ultraviolet light astronomers have identified as its binary companion star.

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Compass Image of SN 2013ge in NGC 3287

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