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astronomy2 years ago

"Stellar Corpse Reveals Signs of Life in Unprecedented Astronomical Discovery"

Astronomers have made an unprecedented discovery of repeated energetic flares from a stellar corpse following a star's explosion, challenging existing theories about stellar deaths and highlighting the possible role of black holes or neutron stars in such rare, intense phenomena. The observations, reported in the journal Nature, reveal a previously unknown phenomenon, providing new insight into stellar evolution and cataclysms, and suggesting a unique channel for cosmic cataclysms. This discovery, labeled AT2022tsd, promises to advance our understanding of how stars' properties in life may predict the way they'll die and the type of corpse they produce.

via SciTechDaily|
#astronomical-discovery#astronomy#black-holes
astronomy2 years ago

"Scientists Detect Unprecedented Explosion in Nearby Galaxy, Radiating Energy of 100 Billion Suns"

Astronomers have observed a rare and strange cosmic explosion known as a luminous fast blue optical transient (LFBOT) for the first time. This specific LFBOT, named Tasmanian Devil, occurred in a nearby galaxy and has been repeatedly flaring with the "strength of 100 billion Suns." LFBOTs shine brightly in blue light, reaching peak brightness and fading within days, unlike supernovas. The underlying process behind these occurrences is still unknown, and the discovery of the Tasmanian Devil LFBOT has raised more questions for scientists. The findings were published in the journal Nature, and researchers used 15 telescopes around the globe to uncover the flaring.

via The Sun|
#astronomy#astrophysics#cosmic-explosion
astronomy2 years ago

"Surprising Discovery: NASA's Hubble Telescope Captures Unprecedentedly Bright Explosion"

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has detected an extraordinarily bright explosion known as a Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (LFBOT) in intergalactic space, far away from any host galaxy. This rare phenomenon, which shines intensely in blue light and evolves rapidly, has left scientists puzzled as previous LFBOTs have been found in star-forming regions within galaxies. The discovery challenges current theories about the origin of LFBOTs and raises more questions than answers. Further research is needed to determine the cause of these bright blue flashes.

via NDTV|
#astronomy#hubble-telescope#interstellar-space
astronomy2 years ago

Unexplained Intergalactic Explosion Baffles Astronomers as Hubble Telescope Observes

The Hubble Telescope has observed a massive intergalactic explosion known as a luminous fast blue optical transient (LFBOT) in the space between two galaxies over 3 billion light-years away. This LFBOT, nicknamed "the Finch," is unique because it was found in intergalactic space rather than within a galaxy like previous LFBOTs. Astronomers are unsure of the cause but are considering two possibilities: a star being ripped apart by an intermediate-mass black hole or a kilonova resulting from the collision of two neutron stars. Further research is needed to determine the true nature of this mysterious cosmic event.

via Yahoo News|
#astronomy#hubble-telescope#intergalactic-explosion
astronomy2 years ago

Hubble's Astonishing Discoveries: Explosions, Light Shows, and Supernova's Expanding Debris

The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (LFBOT) in an unexpected location, far away from any host galaxy. LFBOTs are extremely bright events that occur unpredictably in the universe. This particular LFBOT, nicknamed "the Finch," exhibited characteristics similar to previous LFBOTs but was found in apparent isolation between two neighboring galaxies, which is unusual. The discovery raises questions about the nature and origin of LFBOTs, with possible explanations including the collision of neutron stars or the result of stars being torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole. Further research is needed to determine the cause of these mysterious explosions.

via Phys.org|
#astronomy#astrophysics#hubble-space-telescope
science2 years ago

Unprecedented Discovery: Hubble Captures Unusual Explosion in Surprising Location

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (LFBOT) in an unexpected location, far away from any host galaxy. LFBOTs are extremely bright events that occur unpredictably in the universe. The discovery, named the Finch, is located between two neighboring galaxies, which is unusual for this type of phenomenon. The exact cause of LFBOTs is still unknown, but possible explanations include stars being torn apart by an intermediate-mass black hole or the collision of two neutron stars. Further research is needed to determine the true nature of these mysterious explosions.

via ESA/Hubble|
#hubble-space-telescope#intermediate-mass-black-hole#luminous-fast-blue-optical-transient-lfbot