Rare radio supernova in nearby galaxy is nearest supernova in five years
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 12:35
in Astronomy & Space
Berkeley -- The chance discovery last month of a rare radio supernova - an exploding star seen only at radio wavelengths and undetected by optical or X-ray telescopes - underscores the promise of new, more sensitive radio surveys to find supernovas hidden by gas and dust.