Two NASA space telescopes have helped solve some of the most enduring mysteries of the first documented report of star explosion — an ancient supernova spotted nearly 2,000 years ago, scientists say.

Nearly2,000 years ago, Chinese astronomers spotted a bright light materializing inthe night sky. Turns out the skywatchers had witnessed the spectacularexplosion of a dying star. That wasthe year 185 ...

Two NASA space telescopes have helped solve some of the most enduring mysteries of the first documented report of star explosion — an ancient supernova spotted nearly 2,000 years ago, scientists say.

Some of the most dramatic events in the universe are supernovae, which happen either when massive stars run out of fuel and come to the end of their lives, or when a star in a binary feeds on its ...

The stars differ from each other in size, temperature, and age, but they appear to be made up of the same elements that are found on the earth and to behave according to the same physical principles.

Two NASA space telescopes have helped solve some of the most enduring mysteries of the first documented report of star explosion — an ancient supernova spotted nearly 2,000 years ago, scientists say.

This NASA image combines data from four different space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains of the oldest documented example of a supernova. AP WASHINGTON — NASA solved a ...