“Double detonation supernova destroyed this star!”

For the first time, astronomers have obtained an image of a star that met its end by detonating twice. Scientists used the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to image the centuries-old remains of supernova SNR 0509-67.5. They announced today (July 2, 2025) that they’ve found patterns confirming its star suffered not one but two explosive blasts. This discovery shows some of the most important explosions in the universe in a new light, the scientists said.










