Rare Supernova detected by Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a rare supercharged supernova. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center explains. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio Sophia Roberts (eMITS): Lead Producer Francis Reddy (University of Maryland College Park): Lead Writer Jonathan North (eMITS): Lead Animator Elizabeth Hays (NASA/GSFC): Scientist Fabio Acero (University of Saclay): Scientist Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET): Technical Support Music Credits: "Granular Game" by John Bisset, "In The Zone" by Daniel MIgdal, Jonas Pomo, "Ornaments" by Lisa Van Hal from Universal Production Music