Mind-Blown: Dig On A 3D View of A Supernova As It Pops Off

Supernova isn’t just the awesomest spell that Sephiroth casts, ya’ll. It’s also a pretty amazing cosmic occurrence . And here it is, in 3D! Behold.

Check out this artist’s impression of an super-violent supernova. The Very Large Telescope managed to obtain the first 3-D view of material after a star’s explosion, traveling 100 million kilometers per hour.

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There’s some cosmic porn for you on a Friday. You’re welcome and merry Christmas.