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Stars begin to expand when they run out of fuel and can become thousands of times larger, consuming any planets in the way. For the first time, astronomers have witnessed one such event.
Our galaxy should be full of traces of dead stars. Until now, we have found surprisingly few of these supernova remnants, but a new telescope collaboration is changing that.
The study showed couch patrolling was more common than foot patrols - with social media influencing fears and suspicions.
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Professor of Astronomy, Macquarie University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cape Town
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Astrophysics, Harvard University
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Former director of SAAO and honorary professor at UCT, South African Astronomical Observatory
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SALT Astronomer and Head of Research at the South African Astronomical Observatory, National Research Foundation
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Science Engagement Astronomer, South African Astronomical Observatory, National Research Foundation
