Type Ia supernova

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Farthest supernova discovered by Hubble helps unravel Universe secrets

Fri, Apr 5, 2013

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Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have come across the farthest supernova of its type found thus far - a type Ia supernova which exploded some 10 billion years ago. The discovery isn’t just about setting milestones, however. Supernovae act as beacons that help astronomers measure the expansion of the Universe, and this latest finding will help [...]

Astronomers paint a clearer picture of how supernovae are born

Wed, Mar 21, 2012

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Supernovae are one of the most energetic and brightest events in the cosmos, often so powerful they outshine whole galaxies. They’re considered  to play a major role in our understanding of the Universe, which is why scientists have invested so much time and effort into studying them. A recent study of X-ray and ultraviolet observations from [...]

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