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The bizarre space explosions scientists can't explain (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 week ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/space@mander.xyz

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

Early observations hint that the Wasp was not caused by a failed supernova. In that theorised scenario, a star would collapse in on itself while in the process of exploding. Inside the star's shell, a black hole or a dense neutron star would then form, and blast out jets of radiation through the shell, creating what's called a central engine. This would explain the brief cow flare that was visible on Earth.

As someone who doesn't know enough about physics or astronomy, I have to say this is pretty well written and really cool.