Scientists have observed a rare Fast Blue Optical Transient (FBOT), known as 'the cow', which is an explosion class that is much less common than other explosions, such as supernovas.
Using the astronomical equivalent of polaroid sunglasses, they were able to measure the polarization of the blast with the Liverpool Telescope located on La Palma and measure the shape of the explosion. By reconstructing the 3D shape of the explosion, scientists were able to map the edges of the blast and see just how flat it was."We never thought that explosions could be this aspherical.
The Liverpool Telescope used to observe the explosion has a mirror only 2.0m in diameter. However, by studying the polarization, the astronomers were able to reconstruct the shape of the explosion as if the telescope had a diameter of about 750km. Researchers will now undertake a new survey with the international Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile to discover more FBOTs and further understand them.This latest discovery highlights the importance of chance discoveries in scientific research.
The Liverpool Telescope used to observe the explosion is just one example of the cutting-edge technology used in modern astronomy. Advances in telescope technology and data analysis have enabled scientists to study the Universe in unprecedented detail, leading to new discoveries and insights into the mysteries of the
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