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You’re Made of Carbon that Took a Journey into Intergalactic Space
I’ve used this fact a gazillion times; every atom in your body has been through the core of a star!…
Even Stars Can Get the Hiccups
Stars come in all manner of sizes and temperatures. Many of the massive ones are nearing the end of their…
James Webb Confirms Hubble’s Calculation of Hubble’s Constant
We have been spoiled over recent years with first the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and then the James Webb Space…
Did this Supernova Explode Twice?
All supernovae are exploding stars. But the nature of a supernova explosion varies quite a bit. One type, named Type…
We Might Soon Detect the Gravitational Waves from Dying Stars
Researchers have discovered an exciting new source of gravitational waves. They are the remnants left over from a supernova explosion,…
Gemini North Returns to Service Just in Time to See a New Supernova
The 8-meter Gemini North telescope has been brought back online after seven months of repairs and refurbishment of its primary…
There's a New Supernova in a Familiar Galaxy. You Can See it in a Small Telescope
Astronomers discover dozens of supernovae yearly, but seeing one bright and close is rare. If you have a small telescope…
The Largest Explosion Ever Seen in the Universe
Astronomers have witnessed the most powerful supernova on record, which could provide insight into the forces that shape galaxies.
A Stellar Explosion Mimicked the End of the Death Star
In 1997, George Lucas released the special edition remaster of his Star Wars trilogy, making changes to the special effects…
JWST Sees the Same Supernova Three Times in an Epic Gravitational Lens
The NASA/European Space Agency (ESA)/Canadian Space Agency (CSA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission continues to dazzle and amaze with…