Direct Images Of Nova Explosions Reveal Their Complexity

December 08, 2025 Universe Today

Direct Images Of Nova Explosions Reveal Their Complexity
By Evan Gough (https://ift.tt/NKx9wqB)

This artist's illustration shows some of the unexpected complexity in nova explosions. They occur when matter accumulates on the surface of a white dwarf and eventually triggers a sudden thermonuclear explosion. New direct images of the explosions proves that they're more complex than previously thought. Image Credit: Georgia State University

Astronomers have captured images of two nova explosions only days after they exploded. The detailed images show that these explosions are more complex than thought. There are multiple outflows and, in some cases, delayed ejection of material.

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