Astronomers just spotted the fastest supernova we've seen so far
This nova was so unusually fast, it was like someone flicked a flashlight on and off.
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This nova was so unusually fast, it was like someone flicked a flashlight on and off.
Astronomers are buzzing after observing the fastest nova ever recorded. The unusual event drew scientists' attention to an even more unusual star. As they study it, they may find answers to not only the nova's many baffling traits, but to larger...
V1674 Hercules was already remarkable for being up to three times faster than the previous fastest nova, but new research has revealed that not only does this nova wobble a year after its initial expl
The unique nova may shed light on how the solar system and the universe at large are seeded by stellar explosions.
Astronomers at Arizona State University hope their observation will help answer larger questions about the chemistry of our solar system, the death of stars and the evolution of the universe.