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

Amazing Broomstick Nebula Photographed in Space

Amazing Broomstick Nebula Photographed in Space

The thing actually looks like a witch's means of transportation

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 12th, 2012
Kepler Supernova Lies Farther Away Than First Thought

Kepler Supernova Lies Farther Away Than First Thought

New data from the Chandra Telescope refine previous measurements

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 5th, 2012
Stellar Explosions Influence Temperatures in Earth's Atmosphere

Stellar Explosions Influence Temperatures in Earth's Atmosphere

New theory suggests interesting reason for why stars exploded

Supernova Blast Detected in Nearby Galaxy

Supernova Blast Detected in Nearby Galaxy

The cosmic formation lies about 80 million light-years away

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 31st, 2012
Distant Galaxy Experiences Massive Supernova Explosion

Distant Galaxy Experiences Massive Supernova Explosion

The light released by the blast helps us better understand the galaxy

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 29th, 2012
Pulsars Could Have Radiation Belts

Pulsars Could Have Radiation Belts

Earth has two such features, called the Van Allen radiation belts

Video Depicts Supernova Progenitor Star System

Video Depicts Supernova Progenitor Star System

Astronomers recently identified such a system for the first time

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 30th, 2012
Supernovae Essential to the Emergence of Life on Earth

Supernovae Essential to the Emergence of Life on Earth

We may have not been here today, if not for these explosions

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 4th, 2012
Nearby Galaxy Can No Longer Form New Stars

Nearby Galaxy Can No Longer Form New Stars

The necessary materials are being removed from within its boundaries

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 21st, 2012
How Type Ia Supernovae Occur

How Type Ia Supernovae Occur

Investigation narrows down the list of possible scenarios

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 14th, 2012
Galaxies Recycle Used Materials to Form New Stars

Galaxies Recycle Used Materials to Form New Stars

The finding explains a long-standing mystery in astronomy

Video Showcases “the Most Astounding Fact”

Video Showcases “the Most Astounding Fact”

It was created based on an interview with Neil DeGrasse Tyson

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 17th, 2012
Why Nanodiamonds Permeate Outer Space

Why Nanodiamonds Permeate Outer Space

Supernova shock waves may have played a role in creating them

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 17th, 2012
Ancient Stars Reveal Traces of Rare-Earth Elements

Ancient Stars Reveal Traces of Rare-Earth Elements

The chemicals appeared early on in the history of the Universe

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 16th, 2012
Eta Carinae Caused Colder Explosion Than First Thought

Eta Carinae Caused Colder Explosion Than First Thought

Even though the star was one of the largest ever discovered in the galaxy

Oldest Known Supernova Gets New Portrait

Oldest Known Supernova Gets New Portrait

The stellar explosion occurred as far back as 185 AD

 
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