Supernova Blast Recorded in 1066 Was Short-Lived

Supernova Blast Recorded in 1066 Was Short-Lived

The event was extremely luminous, and clearly visible from Earth

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 31st, 2012
Supernova Remnant Found Containing Young Pulsar

Supernova Remnant Found Containing Young Pulsar

The object is releasing significant amounts of X-rays

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 13th, 2011
Tycho Blasts the Sky with High-Energy Gamma Rays

Tycho Blasts the Sky with High-Energy Gamma Rays

Its surroundings are flooded by powerful radiation emissions

NASA Images Remnant of Oldest Known Supernova

NASA Images Remnant of Oldest Known Supernova

The object was first discovered some 2,000 years ago

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 5th, 2009
The Mystery of Cassiopeia A Finally Revealed

The Mystery of Cassiopeia A Finally Revealed

The formation is most likely a neutron star