• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 11th, 2014
Supernova Remnant Sweeps Up 45 Solar Masses of Material

Supernova Remnant Sweeps Up 45 Solar Masses of Material

The blast cleared a massive path through its surroundings

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 27th, 2014
Strength of Gravity Remained Unchanged in 9 Billion Years

Strength of Gravity Remained Unchanged in 9 Billion Years

Study investigated all known supernovae to reach this conclusion

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 20th, 2014
Star That Survived Supernova Blast Imaged by Chandra

Star That Survived Supernova Blast Imaged by Chandra

The stellar object was once part of a binary system, experts say

Four Telescopes Collect Single Image of Oldest Known Supernova

Four Telescopes Collect Single Image of Oldest Known Supernova

Data from all four observatories were stitched together for this study

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 7th, 2014
SOFIA Takes a Look at Closest Supernova in Decades

SOFIA Takes a Look at Closest Supernova in Decades

The airborne observatory studied the cosmic blast in late February

Hubble Images Closest Type Ia Supernova in Decades

Hubble Images Closest Type Ia Supernova in Decades

These measurements could help astronomers learn more about such blasts

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 28th, 2014
Latest Supernova Challenges Existing Theoretical Models

Latest Supernova Challenges Existing Theoretical Models

SN 2014J boasts some unusual characteristics, experts say

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 27th, 2014
Spitzer Images Closest Supernova in History

Spitzer Images Closest Supernova in History

The blast was obscured by dust at the core of the Cigar Galaxy

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 19th, 2014
Pulsar Seen Escaping from Supernova Remnant

Pulsar Seen Escaping from Supernova Remnant

Astronomers say the object is producing a massive particle jet

Chandra Sees Massive Supernova Remnant in Young Star Cluster

Chandra Sees Massive Supernova Remnant in Young Star Cluster

The explosion most likely occurred thousands of years ago

Nearby Star Gets Ready to Go Supernova

Nearby Star Gets Ready to Go Supernova

The blast is not likely to severely affect our planet

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 15th, 2014
White Dwarf Mergers Trigger Type Ia Supernovae

White Dwarf Mergers Trigger Type Ia Supernovae

New study overturns older hypothesis on how these blasts occur

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 7th, 2014
ALMA Images Dust Factory in Famous Supernova Remnant

ALMA Images Dust Factory in Famous Supernova Remnant

The radio telescope is slowly being commissioned in Chile

Two Superluminous Supernovae Identified in the Early Universe

Two Superluminous Supernovae Identified in the Early Universe

These explosions were much stronger than current theoretical limits

Weird Polar Ring Galaxy Detected by Hubble Telescope

Weird Polar Ring Galaxy Detected by Hubble Telescope

The object is located relatively close to the Milky Way

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 26th, 2013
Supernova Remnant Heated by Reverse Shock Wave Found

Supernova Remnant Heated by Reverse Shock Wave Found

Researchers finally discover how these structures emit radiations

Chandra Snaps Beautiful Image of the Fireworks Galaxy

Chandra Snaps Beautiful Image of the Fireworks Galaxy

Radiation sources shine a deep purple in this new photograph

 
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