Space Phenomena

Stellar Explosions & Extreme Stars

The most violent stellar events — from exploding stars to ultra-magnetic neutron stars and bursts of radiation across the universe.

Stars shine by fusion, and how they end depends largely on their mass. Massive stars can explode as supernovae, leaving neutron stars or black holes behind, while some neutron stars carry extraordinarily strong magnetic fields. Bursts of radiation from distant stellar events can be seen across the universe.

10 phenomena in this family.