Astronomers unmask a supernova impostor

StudentNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

A distant star has captured astronomers' attention over the past decade, teasing them with indications that it will soon explode as a supernova. But new research shows that something else entirely is behind the star's outbursts. Rather than an impending catastrophic explosion, a

A distant star has captured astronomers' attention over the past decade, teasing them with indications that it will soon explode as a supernova. But new research shows that something else entirely is behind the star's outbursts. Rather than an impending catastrophic explosion, a This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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