Hubble captures the beautiful aftermath of a supernova explosion
Supernovas might spell the end for the star they happen to, but they aren’t only destructive. Hubble has captured a beautiful remnant created by a supernova.
Astronomers catch the destruction of a red supergiant star in real time
Astronomers have observed a red supergiant star going supernova for the first time, catching a glimpse of the massive star’s final moments of life.
Hubble captures the site of an epic supernova, spotted by amateur astronomers
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a galaxy which was the site of an epic supernova spotted in 2014.
Hubble had a ringside seat to observe a star going supernova
Recently the Hubble Space Telescope observed something very rare: A star in the process of going supernova.
This is the remnant of a star that exploded 1,700 years ago
When a supernova explodes, it creates a remnant which can persist for thousands of years. Hubble scientists have estimated the age of one such remnant.
Hubble captures the remains of a dead star, a gorgeous orange space ribbon
Space is pretty. As the Hubble Space Telescope nears the end of its long-running mission, photo releases like this one are a constant reminder of how much we benefit from…