Houston, Texas – A remarkable burst of gamma rays in October 2022 captured the attention of scientists worldwide. The explosion, initially deemed the brightest of all time (BOAT), sparked intensive investigations to determine its origins. Astronomers soon revealed that the burst originated from a dying star located 2.4 billion light-years away, resulting in a supernova … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – The recent discovery of gamma-ray burst GRB 221009A has left astronomers baffled by its unprecedented brightness, occurring once every thousand years. Unlike typical events, this particular burst deviated from expected patterns, posing a unique challenge for researchers. Despite being 2.4 billion light years away, the burst saturated satellite detectors, making direct … Read more
London, UK – The ancient echo of an 800-year-old supernova explosion has recently been unveiled by the Europe Space Agency (ESA). This discovery sheds light on a remarkable celestial event that mesmerized observers back in the year 1181. Historical records detail the appearance of a rare supernova, which rivaled the brilliance of Saturn and remained … Read more
London, England – Scientists in London, England have made a groundbreaking discovery of a rare stardust particle found within an ancient meteorite. This tiny speck is believed to have originated from the explosive supernova death of a distant star, offering a glimpse into the stellar life cycle that dates back almost 13.8 billion years. The … Read more
Seattle, WA – Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts will soon have the opportunity to witness a rare event in the night sky. A star system that exploded 3,000 years ago is set to become visible to the naked eye in the coming weeks, offering a unique glimpse into the universe’s past. Astronomers have dubbed this phenomenon … Read more
VALPARAISO, CHILE – Astronomers in Valparaiso, Chile recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone by capturing a 1.3 gigapixel image of the Vela supernova remnant. Situated in the southern constellation of Vela, this remnant is the remains of a supernova explosion that occurred approximately 11,000 years ago. Owing to its proximity to Earth, being just 800 light … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently shared a series of captivating images and videos on Instagram, portraying an astonishing sight from deep space. The visuals, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, showcase the supernova remnant of a star that appears to have ‘shattered like a glass’. According to ESA’s post, the near-infrared view of … Read more