SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 19, 2026Wired

Capturing the Moment a White Dwarf Exploded

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Georgia State University's CHARA Array captured the first detailed images of white dwarf nova explosions, revealing complex multi-stage eruptions with material ejecting at velocities up to 5,500 km/s.

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