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'Shocking' nova explosion of dead star was 100 times brighter than the sun
Astronomers have used near-infrared light to explore the extreme forces behind the eruption of LMC68, a recurrent nova in the ...
A Star May Explode Next Week In Once-In-80-Years Event — What To Know
A star called T Corona Borealis is expected to "go nova" next week, making the star briefly visible to the naked eye, which ...
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Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'
Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in ...
Hubble sees a spiral and a star in the constellation Virgo
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a sparkling spiral galaxy paired with a prominent star, both in the ...
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Violent supernovae 'triggered at least two Earth extinctions'
At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the 'devastating' effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers say these super-powerful blasts ...