Interesting article here: https://www.theguardian.com/science...tars-collide-global-rapid-response-event-ligo Extract: The collision of a pair of neutron stars, marked by ripples through the fabric of space-time and a flash brighter than a billion suns, has been witnessed for the first time in the most intensely observed astronomical event to date. The extraordinary sequence, in which the two ultra-dense stars spiralled inwards, violently collided and, in all likelihood, immediately collapsed into a black hole, was first picked up by the US-based Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (Ligo).
No, not a supernova. A lot of energy at many frequencies given off. Plus mass such as gold produced. Witnessing that would make a great Star Trek episode.
Einstein proven right again... Neutron star collision has changed our understanding of universe: scientists Wed, Oct 18, 2017 - THEORY PROVED: The observation of the collision is another feather in the cap for Albert Einstein, who predicted gravitational waves more than 100 years ago
The Gravitational wave confirmation is pretty cool and important, but as for the gold....I'm pretty sure light moves faster than gold so any gold was here long before this.
Yeah, but it's through supernovae like this and the supernovae caused by supermassive stars that have exploded in the beginnings of the universe that produced the elements heavier than iron. In fact, we can determine the age of a star by measuring the metal content in the spectrum. The less metal, the closer to the beginnings of the Universe. The more, the closer to current era.
Granted the supernova is extremely important in this universe and is in fact the reason life exists. This was a Hypernova and confirmed the existence of Einstiens gravitational waves....serious implications.
