Astronomers have, for the first time, recorded the moment a star’s explosion broke through its surface. The nearby supernova, ...

In November 1572, a brilliant new star appeared in the constellation Cassiopeia, shining so brightly that it was visible during the day. Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe carefully documented this ...

A study using the NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray telescopes has revealed that "an exploded star can pose more risks to nearby planets than previously thought." The Chandra team ...

This documentary explores the terrifying force of the hypernova, an explosion far greater than any supernova, capable of tearing apart galaxies and sending shockwaves across the cosmos. Scientists ...