All supernovae are exploding stars. But the nature of a supernova explosion varies quite a bit. One type, named Type…
Researchers have discovered an exciting new source of gravitational waves. They are the remnants left over from a supernova explosion,…
The 8-meter Gemini North telescope has been brought back online after seven months of repairs and refurbishment of its primary…
Astronomers discover dozens of supernovae yearly, but seeing one bright and close is rare. If you have a small telescope…
Astronomers have witnessed the most powerful supernova on record, which could provide insight into the forces that shape galaxies.
In 1997, George Lucas released the special edition remaster of his Star Wars trilogy, making changes to the special effects…
The NASA/European Space Agency (ESA)/Canadian Space Agency (CSA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission continues to dazzle and amaze with…
Using images from the Hubble Snapshot Program and archival data, a team of astronomers has located the progenitor stars of…
Using images from Hubble, an international team of astronomers created a video that shows the evolution of a supernova and…
In a recent study submitted to High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena, a team of researchers from Japan discuss strategies to observe,…