Scientists have revealed for the first time a jaw-dropping early view of an exploding supernova. Observations with the ...

Observing the Universe often means contemplating phenomena that occurred millions of years ago. But sometimes, the ...

Astronomers have, for the first time, recorded the moment a star’s explosion broke through its surface. The nearby supernova, ...

Astronomers have captured the first-ever image of a white dwarf star undergoing a rare double-detonation supernova. Using the Very Large Telescope, the team revealed that such explosions can occur ...

The explosion likely occurred within a dense shell of matter shed by a companion star. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One of the ...

Astronomers have spotted a record-breaking supernova — the largest ever observed. The spectacular stellar explosion released enough light to cover its entire galaxy, outshining normal supernovae by ...

The supernova was likely to be a red supergiant It was hidden behind Abell 370 galaxy cluster The first image was taken just six hours after the explosion Space enthusiasts have been fascinated by ...

Editor's Update for Jan. 23: Skywatchers around the world are taking a look at the new supernova in galaxy M83. To see their new photos and impressions, read: New Supernova in Night Sky Captivates ...

While we know that all the Sun and the lineup of planets would have been accumulated over time from a dense cloud of gas where gravity allowed all of it to clump together, we weren’t entirely sure if ...

The remnants of a supernova explosion in space. The tattered ringed aftermath of the historic blast is called RCW 86. Credit: CTIO / NOIRLab / DOE / NSF / AURA T.A. Rector (University of Alaska ...

Massive stars end their lives in supernova explosions with very bright light. Kurzgesagt, an educational YouTube channel, explains how the environment and life will be affected if this supernova ...