Supernovae
Could A Faraway Supernova Threaten Earth?
Supernovae, just like any other explosions, are really cool. But, just like any other explosion, it's preferable to have them…
Shapes Reveal Supernovae History
These two supernova remnants are part of a new study from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory that shows how the shape…
Superbright Supernova First Observed of Antimatter Variety
[/caption] The supernova 2007bi wasn't your typical supernova: it was 10 times brighter than a Type Ia supernova, making it…
Slow-Motion Supernova
[/caption] Supernovae are generally considered as fast and furious events. For the Type II, core collapse supernovae, the core implodes…
Eta Carinae- A Naked Eye Enigma
[/caption] Eta Carinae is a beast of a star. At more than 100 solar masses and 4 million times the…
Found: Theoretical Supernova Actually Exists
[/caption] Astronomers have identified a type of supernova that appears to be a type predicted in theory but never actually…
What Is The Crab Nebula?
The Crab Nebula, or M1 (the first object in Messier's famous catalog), is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula.…
Chandrasekhar Limit
[/caption] When a human puts on too much weight, there is an increased risk of heart attack; when a white…
Hunt for Supernovae With Galaxy Zoo
How would you like to find a supernova? I can't think of anyone who wouldn't be proud to say they…