Artist's impression of a kilonova explosion
The merging of two neutron stars produces a violent explosion known as a kilonova. Such an event is expected to expel heavy chemical elements into space. This picture shows some of these elements, along with their atomic numbers.
Oikeudet:ESO/L. Calçada/M. Kornmesser
Kuvasta
| Tunnistus: | eso1733p |
| Tyyppi: | Kuvitus |
| Julkaisupäivä: | 16. lokakuuta 2017 16:00 |
| Vastaavat julkaisut: | eso1733 |
| Koko: | 5000 x 3293 px |
Kohteesta
| Nimi: | GW170817 |
| Tyyppi: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Neutron Star |
| Kategoria: | Illustrations Stars |
