176K views · 2.3K reactions | What does a supernova look like? This visualization simulates the first 150 milliseconds of a supernova. As the star collapses in on itself, hot gas emits from its core in uneven shock waves. Researchers use computer simulations like this to more accurately understand the events of a dying star. | NASA Ames Research Center | Facebook

What Is a Supernova? Simply Explained A supernova is the most spectacular kind of explosion in the universe — a dying star releasing an unimaginable amount of energy. #supernova #star #physics #space #astrophysics #science #universe | Academic Avengers