Hidden 'Doomed' Star Revealed by James Webb Space Telescope
Researchers have identified a massive red supergiant on the brink of supernova in images from the James Webb Space Telescope, shedding light on a decades-old star mystery.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed a hidden "doomed" star that could help solve a giant astrophysical mystery. The star is a massive red supergiant, which JWST snapped just before the star exploded in a fiery supernova.
- Massive red supergiants should, in theory, cause most supernovas, but they're rarely observed.
- The latest JWST observation adds weight to the idea that these giants are often obscured by clouds of dust.
The star is a massive red supergiant, which JWST snapped just before the star exploded in a fiery supernova.
Author's summary: JWST reveals hidden doomed star to solve astrophysical mystery.