stellar explosions
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Astronomers Spot The Brightest Supernova Ever Recorded
Back in 2016, a telescope spotted a supernova flaring so brightly that it far outshone its own galaxy. The exploded star continued emitting radiation for more than 1,000 days, unleashing more energy than any supernova previously documented. But that’s only the start of the story.
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This Galaxy Cluster Is Home To The Most Powerful Explosion Since The Big Bang
Astronomers have compiled a stunning composite image of an extraordinarily large explosion that’s being powered by one of the largest supermassive black holes known to science.