"Astronomers Discover Rare Two-Faced Star Through Gravity Lens"

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"Astronomers Discover Rare Two-Faced Star Through Gravity Lens"
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Astronomers have captured a rare image of a supernova, named SN Zwicky, appearing as multiple images due to gravitational lensing. This phenomenon occurs when the gravity of a dense object warps and intensifies the light of an object behind it. The observation, part of the largest supernova survey to date, contributes to understanding cosmic phenomena such as dark energy and provides insights into the amount and distribution of matter in galaxies. The discovery of SN Zwicky, classified as a Type Ia supernova, offers an opportunity to explore the nature of dark energy and uncover mysteries of the universe.

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