Astronomers discover strange new type of supernova: 'This is the first time we have seen a star that was essentially stripped to the bone'

science • 8/21/2025

A weird and extremely violent new type of supernova in which a massive star was "stripped to the bone," offers a rare glimpse of the interior of a massive star prior to its death.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of SN 2021yfj, a new type of supernova. | Credit: W.M. Keck Observatory/Adam Makarenko Astronomers have used a new type of extreme ... [6745 chars]