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A Star Going Supernova In Slow Motion Discovered
In the course of observing an explosion in a distant galaxy, a team of researchers noticed something unprecedented - a…
When Galaxies Collide, Stars Suffer the Consequences
A study by a team of scientists at the University of Sheffield suggests that stars being ripped apart due to…
Supernova Blast Wave Still Visible After 30 Years
30 years ago today, a supernova explosion was spotted in the southern hemisphere skies. The exploding star was located in…
Chance Discovery Of A Three Hour Old Supernova
Astronomers get a rare opportunity to observe the first hours of a supernova's collapse.
Weekly Space Hangout – December 23, 2016: Mathew Anderson’s “Our Cosmic Story”
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Mathew Anderson is the author of "Our Cosmic Story" available on Amazon in January,…
What Are Multiple Star Systems?
Not all stars are alone. Some come in pairs and more. And when there are multiple stars in a system,…
When Was the First Light in the Universe?
When was the first time that the Universe cooled down enough that light could finally move around?
What is a Nova?
We’ve talked about supernovae plenty of times, but what about just regular, plain old novae? What are they, and how…
How Do Supernovae Fail?
You know what’s scarier than a supernova? A supernova that fails, imploding into a black hole, vanishing from the Universe.
What Happens When Black Holes Collide?
Black holes are the most impressive objects in the Universe, but when happens when they crash into each other is…