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Sebastian Gomez
August 30, 2019

Scientists Observe the Explosion of a Monster Star Requiring New Supernova Mechanism

Sebastian Gomez
August 30, 2019

The discovery of the pulsational or pair-instability supernova candidate SN2016iet, an usual supernova in every aspect.

Astronomy.com Article

Gizmodo Article

CNN Article

Quanta Magazine Article

Sky & telescope Article

Newer PostThe Brightest Supernova Ever Seen
Older PostMonster Magnetar Pinpointed as Trigger of Ultrabright Stellar Detonation

Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

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