[Interview] Extremely Rare Supernova. This is Exactly Why We Need Vera Rubin


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Astronomers saw a rare type of supernova in the galaxy NGC 2891. Finding out what was so special about it and why is it a perfect example of why we need the Vera Rubin Telescope as soon as possible.



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🟣 Guest: Dr. Charlotte Angus

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Young Supernova Experiment

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00:00 Intro

01:29 Supernova event

15:36 What was left behind

17:25 Precursors

22:18 Betelgeuse

26:47 Current obsessions

30:16 Bonus part and more interviews



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