The Synthesis of "Type Ia supernovae"

Discover standard candles, astronomical objects with known brightness used by scientists to measure vast distances across the universe and map its expansion.

Discover supernovas, the universe's most powerful stellar explosions. Learn how dying stars create new elements and shape the cosmos.

Discover supernova remnants, the expanding clouds of gas and dust from a star's death, and learn how they create the elements necessary for life.

Discover the Chandrasekhar limit, the maximum mass a white dwarf star can have before collapsing into a supernova. Learn why it's key to astrophysics.

Explore the incredible life cycle of stars, from their birth in nebulae to their spectacular deaths as supernovae, white dwarfs, or black holes.

Discover gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most powerful explosions known in the universe. Learn what causes these fleeting, energetic events.

Discover blue stars, the hottest and most massive stars in the universe. Learn why they shine so brightly and live such short, dramatic lives.

Discover the secrets of white dwarfs, the dense, Earth-sized remnants of stars like our Sun. Learn about their formation and cosmic significance.

Discover the science behind a nova, a powerful stellar explosion from a white dwarf star. Learn why these cosmic events captivate astronomers.