A red supergiant star transitions into a type II supernova in this animation. Credit: W. M. Keck Observatory/Adam Makarenko | mash mix by Space.com's Steve Spaleta ...

This simulation showcases the dynamic universe as NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could see it over the course of its five-year primary mission. The gif sparkles with synthetic ...

Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...

Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their understanding of how stars evolve and die.

An exploding star is a catastrophe on a cosmic scale, but here on Earth we’re safe from such astral disasters—for now ...

Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their understanding of how stars evolve and die.

Astronomers captured a glimpse of the innermost layers of a massive star before it exploded in a supernova, changing their understanding of how stars evolve and die.