Nasa discovers why a giant star survived 27 explosions without dying
Astronomers may have solved the mystery behind AT 2016blu, a massive star that has produced at least 27 supernova-like eruptions over 15 years without being destroyed. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detected powerful X-ray emissions, pointing to a hidden companion, possibly a black hole or neutron star. Researchers believe the companion periodically captures material from the unstable star,…
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Nasa discovers why a giant star survived 27 explosions without dying (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Astronomers may have solved the mystery behind AT 2016blu, a massive star that has produced at least 27 supernova-like eruptions over 15 years without being destroyed. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory detected powerful X-ray emissions, pointing to a hidden…
