Neutron Star Limbo: How Low Can Their Masses Go?
Simulations reveal how a surprisingly low-mass neutron star might have formed–and what that means for supernova theory.
Can we perform a Supernova Autopsy Via Gravitational Waves?
In this Astrobite, the authors try to solve the mystery of what happens to the corpse of a supernova post-explosion: black hole or neutron star?
Attacking the (Multi-)Messenger: Simulating a Kilonova
Neutron stars (NSs) are the most extreme objects known, composed of a form of matter so extraordinarily dense that it teeters on the brink of collapse into a black hole.
Nu models to study a new supernova
Today’s paper discusses the possibility of seeing neutrinos from the recent bright supernova in the Pinwheel Galaxy!
Burps and explosions: What happens when a very, very massive star goes supernova?
What if you take the biggest, most massive stars, and watch them explode? Do they look any different from a normal supernova? Let’s find out with today’s supernova iPTF14hls!
Guide to Transient Astronomy
Transients are some of the most variable and most explosive objects in our universe. We’ve got a great overview about all different types of transients in this guide!