Nuclear blast sends star hurtling across galaxy.

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A star has been sent hurtling across the galaxy after undergoing a partial supernova, astronomers say.

A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when some stars reach the ends of their lives; in this case, the blast was not sufficient to destroy it.

Instead, it sent the star hurtling through space at 900,000 km/hr.

Pity it couldn't make the Million.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53415294
 

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Moonbase Alpha anyone? :D
 

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"...partial supernova..." I didn't know that could happen. I must find out more :)
 

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This is not the first star which survived after the nuclear blast. Scientists have seen white dwarfs that have survived supernova explosions more than once in recent years.
 
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