Astronomers discover elongated shockwave in supernova SN 2024ggi

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Astronomers mapped supernova SN 2024ggi, revealing an unexpectedly elongated shockwave that challenges existing stellar explosion models. The supernova, located in the Hydra constellation, displayed an asymmetric, olive-like shape during its breakout phase, observed just 26 hours after detection. This finding contradicts the assumption of spherical explosions in massive stars. This discovery necessitates revisions to theoretical models of stellar death, potentially impacting our understanding of element distribution and the formation of neutron stars and black holes.


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