NASA has captured 25 years of observations from the Chandra X-ray Observatory showing the aftermath of Kepler’s Supernova, a cosmic explosion from over 400 years ago. By combining data from 2000, 2004 ...
A star system in our own galactic neighborhood is poised to put on a show so bright it could briefly rival the planets and even shine in daytime skies. Astronomers are watching for a sudden eruption ...
What can imaging supernovae (plural for supernova) explosions teach astronomers about their behavior and physical characteristics? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions to trillions of years ...
A new discovery about what happens when a supernova – an exploding star – and a black hole collide could change the way scientists understand the lives and deaths of stars. The finding was the first ...