This Stellar Blast Showered the Universe with… Calcium | SciShow News

The video explores the origins of elements in our bodies, focusing on how supernovae contribute to the creation of elements like calcium. A recent discovery of a calcium-rich supernova is discussed, highlighting its rarity and significance. Observations from NASA's Swift Space Telescope reveal unexpected X-ray emissions, suggesting a two-phase star death. The mystery of the exploded star's identity remains unsolved, possibly a white dwarf. The video also covers insights into supernova 1987A, revealing a neutron star through ALMA's data, providing new understanding of young neutron stars.

What is the significance of the supernova that exploded in 1987?

What evidence did astronomers find that suggests the presence of a neutron star after the 1987 supernova?