Nearby record-breaking M82 supernova continues to grow brighter
// January 24th, 2014 // No Comments » // Astronomy and Space News

Three days ago, a white dwarf exploded in the nearby M82 galaxy (aka Messier 82, Starburst Galaxy, or the Cigar Galaxy), the closest galaxy to our own. The explosion created the closest, and brightest, supernova seen by man in over a quarter of a century. In fact, the explosion is so bright, backyard astronomers are […]