First ‘superkilonova’ binary star explosion baffles astronomers
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndicate partners may earn a commission. An artist’s concept depicts a never-before-seen superkilonova event. . | Credit: Caltech/K. Miller and R. Hurt (IPAC) Scientists may have witnessed a massive, dying star split in two and then collapse back together, triggering an unprecedented double explosion. … Read more