SN 1994W

Supernova 1994W (SN 1994W) was a bright explosion of a star located in a distant galaxy. It occurred when a massive star exhausted its fuel, causing its core to collapse and triggering a powerful explosion that expelled its outer layers into space. This supernova was notable for its unusual light pattern, showing a slow fade and a complex interaction with surrounding material, suggesting the star was surrounded by dense gas before it exploded. Studying SN 1994W helps astronomers understand the life cycles of massive stars and the processes leading to such stellar explosions.