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http://www.newsweek.com/supernova-birth-photograph-amateur-815041?amp=1An amateur astronomer has captured the birth of a supernova while trying out his new camera. Scientists believe this could be the first time anyone has photographed the initial flashing of a supernova—a phase which can last just minutes.
Researchers think the serendipitous snaps offer unique insights into the evolution of supernova, which are usually only pictured after this brief “shock breakout” phase. A new analysis of the surge of light is published in Nature this week.
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