Hubble Trivia: 14) Hubble observed what kind of explosion created by two neutron stars merging?

Hubble Trivia: 14) Hubble observed what kind of explosion created by two neutron stars merging?

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A binary system merged, resulting in a kilonova explosion that emitted gravitational waves. These waves were detected by ground-based detectors, not Hubble. Once the event was identified, Hubble was directed to the galaxy, capturing the light from the kilonova.

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What was the impact of the kilonova event on the universe?

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Describe the visual representation observed from the kilonova in the galaxy.

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