A star is rearing to explode. Earth will get a front-row seat to mega event
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A star is rearing to explode. Earth will get a front-row seat to mega event

India Today  

Astronomers are closely monitoring Eta Carinae, a hypergiant star with a mass approximately 100 times that of our Sun, as it may be on the verge of a spectacular explosion. Located about 7,500 light-years away in the Carina Nebula, Eta Carinae is one of the most massive and luminous stars known to science, making it an excellent candidate for a supernova. Historical records reveal that about 170 years ago, the star underwent a significant outburst, known as the Great Eruption, which temporarily made it one of the brightest stars in the southern sky. Eta Carinae's eventual supernova will be a monumental event, potentially outshining any supernova observed in recent history, including SN 2006gy.

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Ever see a star explode? You’re about to get a chance very soon
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Ever see a star explode? You’re about to get a chance very soon

LA Times  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploding star to appear in night sky for first time in 80 years

The Independent  

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