Astronomers Stunned by Strange Supernova Stripped to Its Core – New Study/Science Updates

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Dr AF Saeed
22nd September 2025
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A companion star may have stripped silicon layers. This provided a new window into stellar death. Astronomers have observed the inner layers of a dying star through a rare type of stellar explosion known as an “extremely stripped supernova.” In a study published on August 20, 2025, in Nature, Steve Schulze of Northwestern University in […]

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Astronomers have witnessed a rare “extremely stripped supernova,” offering unprecedented insight into stellar death. This supernova revealed inner layers of a dying star typically hidden from view. The likely cause: a companion star stripping away outer silicon layers, exposing the core during the supernova explosion. This discovery, led by Steve Schulze of Northwestern University, was published in Nature on August 20, 2025, and provides a new understanding of how stars end their lives, particularly those in binary systems.