Supernova explosion. 3D supercomputer simulation of a supernova expanding 9158 seconds after ignition. The model represents a supernova measuring around 21 million kilometres in diameter,with jets of matter extending outwards at the top and bottom of the main body. Colours represent chemical composition: blue for nickel,red for oxygen,green for carbon and pink for a mixture of nickel and oxygen. Supernovae occur when a massive star has run out of nuclear fuel and its core collapses to form a neutron star. The collapsed core triggers a shock wave that powers the supernova explosion | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR ASTROPHYSICS / HAMMER, JANKA, MULLER & RAMPP |
Taille de l’image : | 4205 px × 4205 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |