November 23, 2024
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On Jan. 9, astronomers were able to witness something never before seen, a supernova at the instant of birth. Supernovae form when dying giant stars collapse upon themselves, building up unimaginable heat and pressure. They collapse to a neutron star and then explode in a titanic release of… Read More

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