We like the stars, the stars that go 💥BOOM!💥 But, what makes a star go boom? By understanding how stellar explosions called supernovae occur, scientists can unlock mysteries that are key to what we are made of and the fate of our universe: https://youtu.be/B94yHU-e5_c | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

173K views · 2.3K reactions | What does a supernova look like? This visualization simulates the first 150 milliseconds of a supernova. As the star collapses in on itself, hot gas emits from its core in uneven shock waves. Researchers use computer simulations like this to more accurately understand the events of a dying star. | NASA Ames Research Center | Facebook

535K views · 7.5K reactions | The stunning remnants of an exploded star include elements that helped build life on Earth. | National Geographic | Facebook