Hypergiant stars are among the largest and most luminous in the universe and when they die, they create an enormous explosion, known as hypernovae. Astronomers using the +Hubble Space Telescope have observed several supernovae in galaxies NGC 266 and NGC 7714 and believe them to be caused by the deaths of these hypergiant stars.
Please join +Tony Darnell Dr. +Carol Christian and +Scott Lewis as they explore the realm of hypergiant stars and discuss recent Hubble observations of SN 2005gl and others.
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Bring your questions and comments and we’ll read them on air throughout the hangout!
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