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supernova

[soo-per-noh-vuh] / ˌsu pərˈnoʊ və /
NOUN
black hole
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A galaxy positioned directly between Earth and the distant supernova plays a crucial role in the discovery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Each image represents the supernova at a slightly different moment in its evolution because the light traveled along paths of different lengths.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Now researchers have identified an unusual supernova in the early Universe that could provide a valuable new clue.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

For the first time, astronomers had observed a supernova producing a quasi periodic signal that increased in frequency, forming a "chirp."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

But that’s not to say that we didn’t range from somewhat bright to superbright—and in a few cases, like Abigail and Noah, supernova.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman