Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their ...

A guide to different types of supernovae, the celestial fireworks known as a striking reminders of the cycle of stellar life.

Astronomers have used a new type of extreme supernova in which a massive star was stripped right "down to the bone" to better ...

Astronomers have observed the calamitous result of a star that picked the wrong dance partner. They have documented what ...

New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars Date: August 17, 2023 Source: ESO Summary: Magnetars are the strongest magnets in the Universe. These super-dense dead stars with ...

Astronomers spotted a new type of aging giant red star that remains quiet for decades before belching out clouds of smoke at the center of the Milky Way.

When they form, do stars "know" what kind of galaxy they will inhabit? Obviously that question is too anthropomorphic—stars have no minds. Nevertheless, fundamental differences appear to exist ...

The three solitary stars that turned supernovae in the void between galaxies are believed have exploded as Type Ia supernova. This means that the stars may have companion stars.

The new type of neutron star was discovered by McLaughlin’s team using the Parkes radio telescope in Australia while they were looking for normal radio pulsars in the Galactic plane. “The RRATs were ...

B class stars are probably the most beautiful type of stars you’ll get to see. Their very bright light gives off a wonderful blue-white hue, with high amounts of energy and temperatures that go ...