Astronomers caught the first sign of a star 30 times more massive than the Sun exploding, then tracked it
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"Astronomers caught the first sign of a star 30 times more massive than the Sun exploding, then tracked it" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Discover Magazine and The Times of India. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Why is "Astronomers caught the first sign of a star 30 times more massive than the Sun e" trending?
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Coverage (2)
- A Rare Glimpse of a Supernova’s First Light Captured 500 Million Light Years Away Discover Magazine · 18h ago
- Astronomers caught the first sign of a star 30 times more massive than the Sun exploding, then tracked it The Times of India · 18h ago
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