James Webb Telescope Unveils Secrets of Red Supergiants and Supernovae
The JWST has captured a massive red supergiant star just before it exploded in a supernova, providing new insights into how dust obscures these stars and potentially explaining why such supernovae are rarely observed. The star, in galaxy NGC 1637, was unusually red and dimmer due to dust, but JWST's infrared capabilities allowed detailed observation, suggesting previous supernovae might have been more luminous than thought.
