A massive star in the Andromeda Galaxy, one of the most luminous objects in its neighborhood, has quietly disappeared. Over ...
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of ...
Scientists believe that the extreme luminosity of the supernova stems from a magnetar at its center.
An artist's conception of a magnetar surrounded by a wobbly accretion disk Joseph Farah and Curtis McCully / Las Cumbres Observatory In December 2024, astronomers witnessed the rare eruption of a ...
Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...
Astronomers call this "eruptive mass loss," and it's a stellar drama we're still trying to fully grasp. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...