Summary Astronomers found a rare supernova that likely occurred as a star was being consumed by a black hole. An AI tool detected the event early, allowing scientists to study the explosion from beginning to end. The star’s four-year brightening period before it exploded provides strong evidence for this unusual cosmic event. Astronomers have spotted […]
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A ‘New Star’ has Exploded in the Night Sky! Here’s Where to See It
Astronomers have discovered a new star in the night sky. This new star is not a normal star but a nova. On June 12, 2025, the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae detected a sudden bright spot in the constellation Lupus. Over the coming days, that spot brightened enough to become visible without a telescope. This […]
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Crown of Thorns Nebula: Astrophotographer discovers a stunning new Nebula in Virgo
An American astrophotographer has discovered a new nebula in the constellation Virgo. Called the Crown of Thorns Nebula, the discovery was shared on Instagram on May 14, 2025. It drew attention from the public and the scientific community. People responded with surprise and excitement. Comments included “Congratulations, this is spectacular, too mind-blowing for my mind […]
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What types of Stars end their lives with Supernovae?
Stars are born in huge clouds of gas and dust. For most of their lives, they create energy by fusing hydrogen into helium in their cores. This process keeps them stable, balancing the outward pressure of fusion with the inward pull of gravity. When a star runs out of hydrogen fuel, its life changes dramatically. […]