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

Unprecedented Astronomical Discovery: 'Tasmanian Devil' Stellar Corpse Unveils Unseen Phenomenon
astronomy2 years ago

Unprecedented Astronomical Discovery: 'Tasmanian Devil' Stellar Corpse Unveils Unseen Phenomenon

Astronomers have observed a rare and peculiar cosmic event dubbed the "Tasmanian devil," which involves a stellar corpse releasing energetic signs of life following its initial explosion. The explosion, known as a luminous fast blue optical transient (LFBOT), is a type of explosion that shines brightly in blue light and fades within days. However, the Tasmanian devil exhibited unexpected behavior by repeatedly exploding and briefly brightening again. The cause of these repetitive explosions remains unknown, and the phenomenon challenges current understanding of stellar remnants. Further observations and studies are needed to unravel the mysteries behind this cosmic event.