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How to catch a supernova explosion before it happens—and what we can learn from it
Dubbed SN 2009ip, the explosion did not brighten as expected and was reclassified shortly after discovery as a "supernova impostor"—a giant eruption which ultimately does not destroy the star.
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Hubble Telescope sees rare supernova explosion as a violent 'pale blue dot' (image)
A newly released Hubble pic shows the galaxy LEDA 22057, where the supernova explosion occurred. The spiral galaxy's swirling ...
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Supernova Star Lives On As Undead Cosmic Zombie
Astronomers studying the aftermath of a supernova explosion have located the original star, a celestial body that should have ...
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The Most Violent Events In The Universe May Have Left Their Mark On Trees, Say Scientists
Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Supernova! It’s the largest explosion that takes place in space, but ...
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Hubble Telescope sees rare supernova explosion as a violent 'pale blue dot' (image)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured a snapshot of a rare supernova that sits in the ...