A detailed image of a supernova remnant showcasing intricate cosmic patterns and celestial beauty.

Two different triggers. One cosmic finale.

A supernova can start when a white dwarf ignites runaway fusion or when a massive star’s core collapses. At peak, it can blaze like an entire galaxy.

Supernova: Two Ways Stars Explode

"A star set to explode", the SBW1 nebula surrounds a massive blue supergiant in the Carina Nebula.

White dwarf: runaway fusion

In a binary, a white dwarf accretes or merges until it re‑ignites. Runaway fusion completely disrupts the star.

Supernova: Two Ways Stars Explode

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