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Old 06-04-2013, 03:01 AM
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Addition to Supernova Theory

The most distant Type 1a supernova yet spotted by Hubble adds to supernova theory:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04...rnova_spotted/

This article is a "quick read on the bus" version. I guess you'll have to get The Astrophysical Journal for more detail. Still, I thought it was an interesting read. Likening supernovae to popcorn may seem odd, but it works for me.
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