The Sun dwarfs its nearest stellar neighbor, but Proxima Centauri’s flares pack a comparatively energetic punch. The post Proxima Centauri Releases Powerful Flare appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Crab Pulsar’s Mystery Bursts Are Even More Powerful Than We Thought
The Crab Nebula pulsar has sporadically bursted for decades. Now, astronomers have found these mysterious bursts release even more energy than thought. The post Crab Pulsar's Mystery Bursts Are Even More Powerful Than We Thought appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBright Nova Erupts in Cassiopeia
A new nova in Cassiopeia, discovered on March 18th, is bright enough to see in a small telescope. The post Bright Nova Erupts in Cassiopeia appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA Map of a Stellar Explosion
Scientists may have discovered a clue to how massive stars form in the Orion Nebula and a stellar birthplace. The post A Map of a Stellar Explosion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreStar-shredding Black Hole Makes Ghostlike Particle
A single high-energy neutrino may shed light on a star being swallowed by a supermassive black hole some 750 million light-years away. The post Star-shredding Black Hole Makes Ghostlike Particle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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