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First-ever superkilonova may have been spotted in bizarre star explosion

A research team led by Caltech may have just discovered the first-ever superkilonova, a cosmic phenomenon in which a star ...
Discover Magazine on MSN

An Explosion of Twin Dead Stars May Signal the First Superkilonova Ever Seen in Space

Learn about what may be the first ever superkilonova ever observed, emitting gravitational waves that hint at the collision ...
Earth.com

Double cosmic explosion may be the first-ever confirmed 'Superkilonova'

A mysterious cosmic explosion linked to gravitational waves may reveal a previously unknown type of supernova event - a ...
ExtremeTech

Twin stars headed for a rare 'Super-Chandra' supernova event

An incredible new astronomical find lets astronomers watch as two stars spiral inward toward one of the most violent events in the universe. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...
SpaceNews

ESA’s X-ray space telescope proves supernova can cause mysterious gamma-ray bursts

Gamma-ray bursts are the most powerful explosions ever detected in the Universe. They are also one of the greatest mysteries of modern astronomy, since so far no clear evidence has existed to prove ...
The Eagle

Collision likely supernova origin

Type 1a supernovae are of special significance to astronomers because all are believed to have essentially the same intrinsic brightness, and because they can be observed from great distances. Thus, ...