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Scientists find signs of two-star collision
Scientists have discovered new evidence indicating that a binary system of massive stars, both of which exploded violently within a short period, left behind two glowing gas clouds (nebulae). It is believed that both stars were thousands of times brighter than the Sun prior to their explosions. The two explosions are attributed to stars with masses exceeding 15 and 20 times that of the Sun, respectively, which were orbiting very close to each other before detonating. The separation between them is estimated to be between 30 to 50 light-years after the explosions. This discovery offers a unique opportunity to study the evolution of large binary systems, and it is the first of its kind to directly link a supernova explosion with nebula formation, shedding light on the fate of massive stars in such systems.
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