Supernova Explosion Captured Live

On January 9, researchers from Princeton University pointed NASA's Swift satellite in the direction of the NGC 2770 galaxy, hopping to the see afterglow of a supernova explosion known as SN 2007uy, which had occurred only one month before. Instead, the team got a struck of luck and captu... [ read more >> ]

Astronomers observe supernova explosion as it unfolds

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Image credits: NASA/Princeton University/Swift satellite

Astronomers observe supernova explosion as it unfolds