The Egyptian stone "Hypatia" witnessed the explosion of a rare supernova

23.05.2022, 10:50 root-nation.com

In 1996, the strangest stone was discovered in Egypt, named “Hypatia”, in honor of the ancient mathematician. It contains mineral compounds that have not previously been found in any of the celestial bodies – the interstellar material of the stone is older than the solar system. The chemical composition of the stone suggests that it contains dust and gas, which once surrounded a huge type of supernova.