Type 1a Supernova Animation

Animation showing a binary star system in which a white dwarf accretes matter from a normal companion star. Matter streaming from the red star accumulates on the white dwarf until the dwarf explodes. With its partner destroyed, the normal star careens into space. This scenario results in what astronomers refer to as a Type Ia supernova.
Credits: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Walt Feimer

[@milky_wayan]

Why does there appear to be an glowing ember left behind? The white dwarf completely obliterates itself.

[@obsidian5420]

A tiny black dot is needed to get it right

[@hyceohmenjai]

Wouldn't much of the unconverted matter fall back into the larger star after?

[@obsidian5420]

A tiny black dot is needed to get it right