For many years, a thorough examination of transiently accreting neutron stars has shown to be an effective way for researching and comprehending the essential features of these stellar corpses.
Astronomers discovered a startling finding while investigating one of these neutron stars near the Milky Way’s edge.
Astronomers believe they have discovered evidence of a massive thermonuclear explosion in space, unlike anything we’ve ever seen.
In the video below, Factnomenal looks at this massive explosion, which is so unusual that we’re unlikely to see it again!
Watch and learn: