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The Crab Gets Cooked With Gamma Rays
[/caption] It's one of the most famous sights in the night sky... and 957 years ago it was bright enough…
Uncloaking Type Ia Supernovae
Type Ia supernovae... Right now they are one of the most studied - and most mysterious - of all stellar…
A Magnified Supernova
[/caption] Supernovae are among astronomers most important tools for exploring the history of the universe. Their frequency allows us to…
Homeless Supernovae
[/caption] In a post earlier this month, we looked at a team of astronomers searching for stars that were on…
How to See the Brightest Supernova in a Generation
[/caption] Here at Universe Today, we've been providing plenty of coverage on the recent supernova in spiral galaxy M101 (AKA…
PTF11kly: Messier 101 Supernova SN 2011fe Update
[/caption] Are you curious about what's happening with the supernova event in Messier 101? What's its magnitude and how can…
Cosmic Collisions – The Astronomical Alchemist
[/caption]Here on Earth the practice of alchemy once had its era - trying to turn lead into gold. However, somewhere…
Milky Way Harbors “Ticking Time Bombs”
[/caption] According to new research, the only thing that may be keeping elderly stars from exploding is their rapid spin.…
How to See a Supernova From Your Backyard This Weekend
The timing couldn't be better. A new supernova, named PTF11kly, which was discovered on August. 24, 2011 is continuing to…
Shiny New Supernova Spotted in Nearby Galaxy
[/caption] Literally an event of stellar proportions, a new Type Ia supernova has been identified in a spiral galaxy 25…