Plough constellation supernova

How to see supernova PTF11kly

News Thu 8 Sep 2011, AT 11:49

Astronomers are thrilled about the brightest supernova in 40 years - and you can see it too

GRB 090429B

Exploding star is most distant object in universe

News Thu 26 May 2011, AT 13:35

Huge star that exploded 13.14bn years ago is spotted by Swift space observatory

Brace yourselves: it’s supermoon day

News Thu 17 Mar 2011, AT 14:50

Bemused scientists refute predictions that bigger moon will cause chaos

‘Ambassador to the aliens’ denies reports

News Mon 27 Sep 2010, AT 11:34

Astrophysicist shrugs off rumours about job

Scientists produce 3D image of a supernova

Video Wed 4 Aug 2010, AT 17:43

Video: Images from the Very Large Telescope in Chile show the stellar explosion

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