The existence of electron-capture supernovas may explain the Crab Nebula. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomers may have ...
Electron-capture supernovae (ECSNe), a theoretically predicted stellar explosion type for stars in the 8-10 solar mass range, are now empirically confirmed by the analysis of SN 2018zd. The ...