Invading black hole or neutron star caused star to explode, say astronomers
08 Sep 2021
Compact core: artist’s impression of a star that has swallowed a compact object. The compact object has an accretion disc and two jets that poke out of the star, which is about to explode. (Courtesy: Chuck Carter)
A black hole or a neutron star may have merged with a normal massive star and caused it to explode i
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