Cosmic Theorist (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption Vikram Dwarkadas, senior research associate in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago. Credit Dan Dry Usage Restrictions This image may be used by news organizations reporting the findings of Vikram Dwarkadas and his co-authors regarding supernova 1996cr. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.