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Heavy Metals in the Cosmos

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Alex R. Howe

The recent discovery of gravitational waves from the neutron star merger designated GW170817 is said to prove that heavy metals like gold are produced in this extreme environment and not in supernovae, as was long thought. The teams that discovered … Continue reading →

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In the sky: supernova in M82!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

The little arrow in the picture is pointing to SN 2014J, a new supernova in the M82 galaxy. It may not look like much in this picture, but it’s getting brighter. Here’s a more recent photo, as of January 25. … Continue reading →

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