Using data from NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE), international researchers have uncovered new information about the Tycho supernova remnant, an exploded star in the constellation ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In 1572, the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe was among those who noticed a new bright object in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Adding fuel to the ...

While walking home on November 11, 1572, astronomer Tycho Brahe idly glanced at the sky. He was surprised to see a bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia that hadn’t been there before. The new ...

Somewhere in our galaxy are engines capable of driving atomic fragments to velocities that come within a whisker of lightspeed. The explosive deaths of stars seems like a natural place to search for ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Tycho, one of the best studied supernova remnants, may have briefly served as the most powerful ...

Astronomers have identified what appears to be a cosmic smoking gun for a historic supernova explosion, a find that may also help with the search for elusive dark energy in the universe. The new ...

Composite image of the Tycho Supernova remnant. Shock waves from such explosive events are believed to be the main drivers behind cosmic rays. Image 2: Illustration of Earth’s bow shock and magnetic ...

Composite image of the Tycho Supernova remnant. Shock waves from such explosive events are believed to be the main drivers behind cosmic rays. Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Space is mostly quiet. Data collected by telescopes are most often turned into silent charts, plots, and images. A "sonification" project led by ...

The brightest supernova ever may be pushing the boundaries of physics -- and that could be a huge help for astronomers. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...