Cosmicverse on Instagram: "🌟 When a star ends, the universe lights up. 🌟 This reel captures the breathtaking explosion of Supernova SN 2015F, a Type Ia supernova that lit up the beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 2442 (The Meathook Galaxy) in 2015. SN 2015F occurred when a white dwarf star stole matter from its companion, crossed the critical limit, and detonated in a thermonuclear explosion — releasing energy so powerful it briefly outshone billions of stars in its entire galaxy. 💥 Type Ia supernov