#kilonova

#kilonova

Colliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.

Neutron star collision produces heavy elements like gold and silver.

Kilonova explosion creates some of the heaviest elements in the periodic table.

A kilonova, resulting from the collision of two neutron stars, could pose a major threat to Earth-like planets, even at significant interstellar distances.

A kilonova about 16 light-years from Earth could generate enough of an X-ray afterglow to ionize our atmosphere and pose a risk to life on Earth.