Tycho's Supernova

Tycho's Supernova, also known as SN 1572, was a brilliant explosion of a star observed in 1572 by astronomer Tycho Brahe. It occurred when a white dwarf in a binary system accumulated enough material from its companion to trigger a thermonuclear explosion, dramatically brightening for weeks. This event created a supernova remnant visible today as a expanding cloud of gas and debris. Studying Tycho's Supernova helped scientists understand the life cycles of stars, confirm the existence of different types of supernovae, and improve methods for measuring cosmic distances, contributing to our broader comprehension of the universe.