Thursday, December 19, 2013

ScienceDaily: Astronomy News

ScienceDaily: Astronomy News


Powerful ancient explosions explain new class of supernovae

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 10:38 AM PST

Astronomers have discovered two of the brightest and most distant supernovae ever recorded, 10 billion light-years away and a hundred times more luminous than a normal supernova.

Europe's billion-star surveyor is ready for launch

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 10:02 AM PST

Europe's billion-star surveyor, Gaia, is due to be launched into space on Thursday 19 December 2013, where it will embark on its mission to create a highly accurate 3D map of our galaxy.

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