SN 2006gy Supernova/Hypernova, animation of

This animation shows an artist's rendition of how SN 2006gy exploded. The extremely massive star shed some of its outer layers in a large eruption prior to its violent collapse. The explosion then plows into the expelled cooler gas, creating a brilliant light show. Astronomers think Eta Carinae in the Milky Way could explode in the same way at any time.
(Credit: NASA/G.Bacon)

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• 2006gy
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• Hypernova

[Slyther83]

haha thumbs down guy- there is no such thing as maturity, we just learn how to act in public. get a sense of humor, tightass.

[Racecarlock]

@Slyther83 Real mature...

[Slyther83]

this is what it looks like every time i bust

[ColdFyerPro]

Supernova's are amazing.

they alone can generate enough energy then the sun can im millions of years...

[BOREDUMBAS]

I'll bid on that & raise you... I'll give TWO of your testicles & the most valuable inch of your Dick-Cheney to see it explode...

[UberCookieboy]

I would've given 1 and a half of my testicles to have seen SN 2006gy explode.

As I've heard, Pair Instability Supernovas are the best!

[Crosisborg]

No, its so powerful not even a black hole remains.

[Fenixchan]

Most likely a huge black hole.

[alkh3myst]

Yeah, and Eta Carinae may end up frying us all.

[Tapion058]

I forgot to add one last thing. That hypernova had no remnant. It was so strong it left nothing behind.