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Andrew S. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 🌈 @parallax2112.bsky.social

Would that potentially trigger a supernova?

aug 30, 2025, 10:42 pm β€’ 1 0

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Corey S. Powell @coreyspowell.bsky.social

Surprisingly, the studies I've seen say no. The companion would mostly affect the star's outer layers; for a supernova, it's the heavy elements in the core that matter.

aug 31, 2025, 11:47 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Andrew S. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 🌈 @parallax2112.bsky.social

Cheers. Was just wondering whether the addition mass might push Betelguese over the edge, but, yeah.

aug 31, 2025, 11:50 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view