Astronomers Witness Pre-Supernova Star 150 Days Prior to Explosion

In a rare observational feat, astronomers detected a star on the verge of supernova, providing unprecedented data days before its explosive demise.

Discovered 2024-02-01T10:33:04.156189-08:00 | 2024-02-01T10:33:04.156189-08:00

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