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by JimBeemer
Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: SN 1006 Supernova Remnant (2009 Aug 01)
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SN 1006 (APOD Aug 1, 2009)

In the explanation for APOD Aug 1, 2009 the author of the explanation states that SN 1006 is Part of a binary star system, the compact white dwarf gradually captured material from its companion star. The buildup in mass finally triggered a thermonuclear explosion that destroyed the dwarf star. I kno...