An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 ...

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope and gravitational lensing to observe SN Eos, an ordinary supernova from the ...

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new Type II supernova. The ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has picked up the light from a massive star that exploded about a billion years after the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A composite image of the Cassiopeia A Type II supernova remnant produced with data from NASA's ...

A Type II supernova has been documented for the first time. This space achievement is a big deal since it can help astronauts and other experts to understand dying stars better. This NASA image shows ...

Astronomers have found evidence that proves a 40-year-old supernova theory correct and a mysterious sky event that occurred in 1054 AD. A new study has been published in Nature Astronomy and outlines ...

Editor's note: This article (originally published Aug. 13, 2025) has been updated to include new text and illustrations ...

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 ...

It’s easy to forget that stars, just like us, have lifetimes. They’re born, they live, and eventually, they die. And for some stars, their death is dramatic, producing an explosion so powerful it can ...