Super nova mystery solved

What did the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detect in the core of the supernova explosion?

• A black hole

• A neutron star

• A white dwarf

• A red giant

When did the light from the supernova explosion of 1987A reach Earth?

• 57 years ago

• 37 years ago

• 47 years ago

• 27 years ago

What type of star explosion is the most common type of supernova?

• Type II

• Type III

• Type Ib

• Type Ia

What was the first sign that something had happened in the supernova 1987A?

• A black hole formed

• A new star appeared

• A wave of neutrinos

• A gamma-ray burst

What did the JWST detect in the core of the exploded star that provided evidence for the presence of a neutron star?

• Ionized argon and sulfur gas

• Hydrogen and helium gas

• Oxygen and nitrogen gas

• Carbon and silicon gas

What is the approximate distance of the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy from Earth?

• 200,000 light years

• 150,000 light years

• 100,000 light years

• 50,000 light years

What is the main reason for the expansion of the rings of gas and dust from the supernova explosion?

• Gravitational pull

• Collisions of ejected materials

• Magnetic fields

• Solar wind

What is the primary function of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)?

• Exploring dark matter

• Observing black holes

• Detecting exoplanets

• Studying supernovae

What is the role of the dust and gas surrounding the neutron star in SN 1987A?

• To block the light from reaching Earth

• To accelerate the expansion of the supernova

• To emit radiation signals

• To create a protective shield around the neutron star

What is the next focus of astronomers after the discovery of the neutron star in SN 1987A?

• Exploring the possibility of time travel

• Understanding the evolution of the neutron star

• Searching for extraterrestrial life

• Building a new space telescope