Astrophysicist explains science behind once-in-a-lifetime nova outburst that will light up the sky this year
Outside of the novelty of these novae,, Blazek says systems like T CrB are particularly interesting for astrophysicists ...
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Cosmic voids may explain the universe's acceleration without dark energy
Because type 1a supernovae produce consistent peak brightness, measuring their brightness when observed from Earth can reveal how far away they are. "Type Ia supernovae are extremely valuable in ...
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White Dwarf and Red Giant Are 1 Explosive Pair (1 of 5) (IMAGE)
After enough mass has accumulated on the white dwarf, it explodes as a type 1a supernova. This image relates to a paper that appeared in the August 24, 2012, issue of Science, published by AAAS.