[Interview] Extremely Rare Supernova. This is Exactly Why We Need Vera Rubin

March 3rd, 2025
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Astronomers saw a rare type of supernova in the galaxy NGC 2891. Finding out what was so special about it and why is it a perfect example of why we need the Vera Rubin Telescope as soon as possible.

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🟣 Guest: Dr. Charlotte Angus
https://charlotte-angus.com/

Young Supernova Experiment
https://yse.ucsc.edu/

00:00 Intro
01:29 Supernova event
15:36 What was left behind
17:25 Precursors
22:18 Betelgeuse
26:47 Current obsessions
30:16 Bonus part and more interviews

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