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Possible Bright Supernova Lights Up Spiral Galaxy M61
I sat straight up in my seat when I learned of the discovery of a possible new supernova in the…
What Does a Supernova Sounds Like?
We've all been ruined by science fiction, with their sound effects in space. But if you could watch a supernova…
New Supernova Pops in Bright Galaxy M106 in the ‘Hunting Dogs’
A supergiant star exploded 23.5 million years ago in one of the largest and brightest nearby galaxies. This spring we…
Gallery: Incredible Mirages In Space Show Dark Matter, Supernovas And Galaxies
How can an exploding star appear far brighter than expected? This question vexed astronomers since the discovery of PS1-10afx, supernova that was…
Supernova Sweeps Away Rubbish In New Composite Image
Shining 24,000 light-years from Earth is an expanding leftover of a supernova that is doing a great cleanup job in…
SOFIA Gives Scientists a First-Class View of a Supernova
Astronomers wanting a closer look at the recent Type Ia supernova that erupted in M82 back in January are in…
How Supernova 2014J Will Help Determine the Extragalactic Distance Scale and Impact Cosmology
In only three weeks since its discovery on January 21, 2014, much has been learned about the new supernova SN…
Webcast: “Stellar Explosions and Death Dances”
When stars die, their final gasps can trigger the most powerful blasts of energy in the universe. Their demise can…
Virtual Star Party – January 26, 2014: Our Missed Supernova!
Hosts: Fraser Cain and Scott Lewis (@baldastronomer) Astronomers: Stuart Foreman, Bill McLaughlin Commentary: Tom Nathe, David Dickinson (@astroguyz) (more…)
More Great Images of Supernova 2014J Plus View it During Live Webcasts
Images keep pouring in of the biggest excitement in astronomy this week, a new Type Ia supernova in the Cigar…