Solving a supernova mystery
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 15:30
in Astronomy & Space
A team of scientists has observed the early stages of a Type Ia supernova that is only 21 million light years away from Earth -- the closest of its kind discovered in 25 years. The team's detection of a supernova less than half a day after it exploded will refine and challenge our understanding of these stellar phenomena.