Astronomers Possibly Observe First Double 'Superkilonova' Explosion

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Astronomers may have detected the first superkilonova, a rare cosmic event involving the merger of two neutron stars, evidenced by a gravitational wave signal and unusual electromagnetic observations, suggesting a complex explosion that could involve sub-solar mass neutron stars. More data is needed to confirm this groundbreaking discovery.
Topics:science#astronomy-discovery#cosmic-explosion#gravitational-waves#neutron-stars#science#superkilonova
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