Novel supernova observations grant astronomers a peek into the cosmic past
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Researchers observed the most metal-poor supernova ever, called 2023ufx, in a nearby dwarf galaxy. This rare supernova, originating from a red supergiant star, remained bright for only 20 days and ejected fast-moving material, suggesting it was rapidly spinning when it exploded—potentially providing insights into early universe conditions.
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