A new supernova has appeared in the night sky
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A Japanese astronomer discovered a bright new supernova in May in the Pinwheel Galaxy, making it the closest supernova seen in five years.
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Celestial fireworks from supernova explosion
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A new supernova has appeared in the night sky
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Supernova X-rays zap planets' atmospheres, 160 light-years away
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A new supernova has appeared in the night sky